Editorial Assistant (Media)

TL;DR

Editorial Assistant (Media): Supporting the editorial director in coordinating print and digital content for The New Yorker with an accent on nonfiction research and administrative coordination. Focus on assessing freelance pitches, editing critical essays, and managing writer assignments under tight deadlines.

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Salary: $64,500 - $65,250

Company

hirify.global is a global media company producing the highest quality content across print, digital, video, and social platforms for over a billion consumers.

What you will do

• Support the magazine’s editorial director across both print and digital departments.
• Handle administrative tasks including writer assignments, payment processing, and travel paperwork.
• Conduct detailed research for writers on deadline and coordinate editorial closings.
• Review incoming articles and provide feedback on reporting, narrative, structure, and tone.
• Manage books coverage by communicating with publishers and tracking forthcoming titles.
• Assess pitches from freelance writers and generate original story ideas.

Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of editorial or reporting experience.
• High level of organization and strict attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable and engaged with politics and cultural matters.
• Familiarity with The New Yorker’s distinctive prose style and content.
• Must be based in New York, NY.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at one of the world's most influential magazines.
• Inclusive environment that values diversity of background, views, and cultures.
• Guild position with associated protections and benefits.
• Engagement with a world-class portfolio of media brands.