Newsroom Operations Manager - National

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times is looking for a highly organized self-starter to join our Newsroom Operations team as an Operations Manager. We are looking for someone who is a quick learner, and able to handle the demands of a fast-paced news environment. You will provide important operational support to our busy and vital National desk. This team consists of editors and reporters based in New York and around the country. Additionally, you will support one or two other news desks as assigned. You will help support our journalists with a variety of daily responsibilities and short and long-term projects, and you will report directly to the Senior Manager of Newsroom Operations. Responsibilities: Oversee the numerous logistics involved in the smooth daily operation of assigned department(s) Work with the Newsroom Finance team to help create the annual budget and provide oversight of that budget, including monthly closes, supplying additional financial reports Manage work and vacation schedules and maintain accurate time banks in Workday, and work with Payroll to verify timebanks for transfers, departures and annual payouts Approve expenses and travel costs in Workday Manage freelancers and vendors and process payments, working with the Contracts manager Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for the department Work with HR and Recruiting teams to assist with position management transactions Facilitate Workday management, including onboarding new employees and helping them to get the training, equipment and information they need Purchase supplies and equipment, keep track of all departmental expenses, including capital spending and outside vendor spending Work in Zip for independent contractor onboarding, sourcing events and purchasing Be available for a variety of tasks that come up: troubleshooting, assisting reporters and editors. Help with planning and setting up of special events Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in an operational or administrative role Guide projects forward Experience dealing with detail and confidential and private concerns You can work and keep an optimistic attitude Maintain a high degree of confidentiality on all matters Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience Be accessible after hours or on weekends when breaking news demands Impeccable organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask, prioritize and work under deadline pressure Work with all levels of management and staff and manage the needs of a team of 100+ employees and leaders Research resources, troubleshoot and solve problems Be accessible after hours or on weekends when breaking news demands REQ-019999 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $85,000 $100,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview p ... (truncated, view full listing at source)