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Office: New York, NY

Department: IT Support

Job Description

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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.

About The Role

As Desktop Support Administrator, you will provide infrastructure IT support services for The New York Times Company. You will support all functional departments, working with the New York Help Desk, Application Support, Platforms, Networking, Storage, and other support teams to provide fast and exceptional service to end-users. You will report to the Manager, End-user Operations. You will be on site three days per week in New York, NY.

This is a hybrid position, based in our New York City office and includes regular attendance in the office 3 days each week (subject to change).

Responsibilities

You will provide tier 2 hands-on support to end-users throughout the company (excluding executives) who are working in an office or working from home
You will promptly handle IT support requests through Servicenow and Jira ticketing systems
You will maintain all equipment per our company inventory asset control standards.
You will deploy, configure, and troubleshoot end-user computing devices
You will install, configure, and troubleshoot supported operating systems including: enterprise software (i.e Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite, Gsuite, etc), Wi-Fi, internet browsers, and general connectivity issues.
You will provide customer training on systems and technology and distribute instructional documentation.
You will troubleshoot and resolve issues via remote support tools, phone, chat, email, or in person from NY Times employees, freelancers, and contractors and update and create tickets following established procedures.
You will assist facilities for operational requests and building needs
You will enforce standards and security, including: PCI and GDPR standards.
You will support special events in the office and at remote locations
You will 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.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of experience in an IT technical support role
1+ years of experience with end-user support using different technologies
1+ years of experienced as a system administrator.
You can move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance
You can reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
You can stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Apple platforms
Familiarity with Servicenow
Familiarity with Bomgar remote control application

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$68,170—$75,500 USD

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

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