CareerPlan

Operations Manager

New York, NYFull-time$85k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-21
Hybrid

Core

Support journalists and editors in a fast-paced news environment by managing daily operational tasks, staff logistics, and departmental workflows.

Role type

Senior Operations Manager (Newsroom)

Builds

Operational support for visual journalism and newsroom departments

Domain

Media / Journalism

Required skills

Operational management, staff scheduling, accounts payable/receivable, expense management, event coordination, freelancer/vendor management, troubleshooting, multitasking under deadline pressure

Preferred skills

Workday, Zip, G-Suite, research and problem-solving

Technologies

Workday, Zip, G-Suite

Responsibilities

Support editors during breaking news events; coordinate culture-building activities; manage and approve staff expenses; manage work and vacation schedules; oversee accounts payable and receivable; coordinate internal desk moves; assist with position management transactions; facilitate onboarding and training; purchase supplies and equipment; manage and pay freelancers and vendors; troubleshoot and assist producers and editors; manage departmental special events setup

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC