Puzzle Assistant, Digital
The New York Times is a leading independent journalism company, and they are seeking a Puzzle Assistant to work on NYT puzzles. This role involves producing, testing, and writing copy for New York Times Games, while collaborating with various teams to enhance the gaming experience.
Responsibilities
- Play test all puzzles to ensure quality and communicate feedback
- Support daily production of puzzles such as the Crossword
- Fact check puzzles to eliminate fact-based errors, typos, or sensitivity issues
- Write copy for editorial puzzles, social or headlines
- Participate and be available for community engagement on games
- Anticipate solver reactions and incorporate that into feedback
- Share point of view on controversial topics and flag potential issues and solutions early in the editing process
- Collaborate with producers, other editors and tools squad to improve production and workflow
- 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
Skills
- 1+ years working in digital publishing, puzzles or games
- Basic experience with web production, and basic knowledge of web tools and interfaces
- Basic knowledge of journalism ethics and standards
- An appreciation for word games and puzzles
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