Operations Manager

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. 

Job Description

The New York Times is looking for an Operations Manager to join our Newsroom Operations team. You will work with the staff members in our Washington Bureau, supporting journalists with a variety of daily responsibilities. You are someone who is motivated by maximizing efficiency, helping others and solving problems for the good of the team. The operations manager’s work is critical in supporting the journalism produced at The New York Times and all tasks, whether daily, weekly or one-off are valued and vital to our daily operations.  

This position is based in Washington, D.C., and includes nearly full-time attendance in the office each week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and approve staff expenses in Workday, communicating and following policy limits, correcting categorizations and cost centers

• Manage work and vacation schedules, maintain accurate time banks in Workday and work with Payroll to verify timebanks for transfers, departures and annual payouts.

• Assist our accountability and enterprise editor, managing their calendar, helping with expense reports and sometimes attending meetings with this editor.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for the department 

• Work with Facilities and other departments on internal desk moves/assignments

• 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 Coupa for independent contractor onboarding, sourcing events and purchasing 

• Manage and pay freelancers and vendors

• Help with 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.

• You will report to the Washington based senior operations manager 

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in an operational or administrative role

• 2+ years of experience with Google, PeopleSoft, Workday and Coupa.

• Demonstrated experience working with all levels of management and staff 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to research resources and troubleshoot

• Ability to work under deadline pressure and be accessible after hours or weekends as breaking news demands

• Professional judgment concerning detail and confidentially 

• Optimistic attitude

​The annual base pay salary for this role is between $81,000.00 and $97,000.00.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [email protected].  Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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