Safety & Security Fellow - New York, United States - The New York Times

The New York Times

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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:

About the Role

Risks to news-gatherers have increased substantially over the past few years, and we are seeking someone to help keep our journalists safe through preemptive tools and proactive support.

If you care about the role of the press in our democracy and know how to keep people safe in difficult situations, this is a rare opportunity to work hands-on, in the field, with one of the most active newsrooms in the country.

This position is NYC based with some travel and you will report directly to Director, Newsroom Safety and Resilience.

Responsibilities:

Support inhouse monitoring of online harassment and threats of our journalists, and provide direct, handson support to journalists receiving online threats
Draft reports outlining trends in harassment and threats against individual journalists
Monitor individual journalists and reporting teams working in the field remotely
Help manage and distribute relevant PPE and other relevant equipment
Run safety training units as part our inhouse hostile environment course, and manage standalone safety training workshops when needed
Provide general support to the newsroom safety team

Basic Qualifications:

You have excellent understanding of the threats that journalists working in the United States face in the field and online
You have experience in safety training or other related education field
You have good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to work with people from different backgrounds
You are capable of working on a variety of projects and under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

You hold an EMT-B, WEMS, or TCCC
You've worked with (or as) a journalist before

The annual base pay range for this role is between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00.

LI-Hybrid

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

The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

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