Administration Specialist

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The New York Times

Seoul, Korea

On-site

Posted April 14, 2026

Job Description

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.

The New York Times is looking for an Administration Specialist to join their Seoul Newsroom, working on administrative matters.

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for staff lifecycle events, from supporting the onboarding of new employees in Seoul to coordinating office-wide events. You will work on our newsroom operations team in close concert with our HR team to build a seamless operational environment and a great culture for our newsroom staff, making this an excellent entry point for someone looking to specialize in operations, HR, or employee engagement.

Main responsibilities:

Help create procedures for staff relocating to or visiting Korea
Translate all manner of documents between English and Korean
Coordinate with relevant teams to provide high-touch administrative support for employees, with a special focus on onboarding overseas staff and helping them navigate the logistical and cultural transitions of living and working in Korea.
Lead planning and coordination for events for staff and visitors to enhance employee engagement and office culture.
Build and maintain relationships to help staff navigate the logistics of living and working in Seoul
Liaise with the human resources team to help obtain and maintain visas as well as
address any immigration issues.
Work together with the human resources team to conduct administrative and HR
activities (logistics, payments, etc.)
Report to the newsroom administrator, working closely with the HR team

Our ideal candidate:

University degree or equivalent experience
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Korean language
Ability to quickly and accurately translate between English and Korean
Some previous administration experience preferred; a background or strong interest in event planning and coordination is a plus
Demonstrated interest in developing a career in People Operations or Human Resources
Ability to handle matters with integrity and confidentiality
Customer service minded with a proactive operational mindset
Ability to multitask with exceptional time-management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Tech-savvy with proficiency in general computer applications and digital tools.

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For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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 back

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