Executive Assistant to the Editor, The New Yorker

The New Yorker is a multi-platform media enterprise, spanning print, digital, audio, video, and live events. Founded in 1925, The New Yorker is considered by many to be the most influential magazine in the world, renowned for its in-depth reporting, political and cultural commentary, fiction, poetry, humor, and cartoons. In addition to the weekly print magazine, The New Yorker has become a daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage by its staff writers and other contributors. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, for the quality of its prose, and its insistence on exciting and moving every reader. To see all New Yorker job openings, visit newyorker.com/careers.

Job Description Location:

New York, NY

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.

Executive Assistant to the Editor, The New Yorker

The New Yorker is seeking an Executive Assistant to work closely with its Editor. The Editor’s work spans editing, writing, newsroom leadership, public appearances, and a wide range of internal and external commitments. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative and editorial support across these responsibilities, helping to manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and insure that the Editor’s office operates smoothly and effectively. The role will also take on special projects as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Editor’s complex calendar, including prioritizing meeting requests, coordinating appointments, and anticipating scheduling needs and conflicts.
• Liaising with departments across The New Yorker and Condé Nast, as well as with writers, contributors, and other external partners, on behalf of the Editor’s office.
• Reading and providing feedback on pitches, article submissions, and drafts of New Yorker pieces.
• Conducting research and preparing background materials for the Editor’s interviews, reported pieces, meetings, and other work.
• Managing the end-to-end awards submission process, working closely with editors and the Communications department to identify submissions, coordinate materials, and meet deadlines.
• Filing expenses and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Planning and coordinating in-house and offsite events.
• Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager.

Skills And Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience involving a combination of editorial and administrative responsibilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, identify and solve problems, and adapt quickly as priorities change.
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of colleagues, contributors, senior leaders, and external partners.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Deep familiarity with and engagement in The New Yorker, its writers and artists, and its distinctive style and concerns, as well as a strong interest in the broader media, cultural, and literary landscape.

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