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 Company Overview The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society. It was founded in 1851, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship The New York Times has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 40 in 2025, 20 in 2024, 21 in 2023, 36 in 2022, 27 in 2021, 36 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.