Puzzle Assistant, Digital
The New York Times is a renowned journalism company seeking a Puzzle Assistant to contribute to their games portfolio. The role involves producing, testing, and writing copy for puzzles, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and quality.
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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