Newsroom Strategy Manager

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.

Job Description

The New York Times Newsroom Strategy team is looking for a Manager with strategy, data and journalism experience to help shape and advance the newsroom’s priorities.

This is an important and exciting moment to work at The Times. Our journalism has never been stronger or more relevant. And our strategy of providing journalism worth paying for has helped us surpass 10 million subscribers.

The Newsroom Strategy team works with Times leaders to help the newsroom chart and implement our strategy. From coverage to audience to operations, we help identify opportunities, set priorities and accomplish them. The team has helped to design a digital operating model for the newsroom; expand our coverage with new beats and formats, such as live, service and visual journalism; and set up structures to strengthen The Times as a workplace. We collaborate with colleagues across the organization – journalists, corporate strategy and finance, data and audience, product, HR and others.

As a Manager on the team, you will lead projects and recommend paths forward to ensure we are maximizing our impact. You’ll take a reporter’s eye to The Times and our priorities — spotting and investigating opportunities and challenges — and develop plans to address them. We will look to you for insightful research, data analysis and problem solving; effective partnership with stakeholders; and an enterprising and collaborative spirit.

In all your work, you’ll be rooted in our journalistic mission and the value of independence, and ensure that we are considering a wide range of perspectives from inside and outside The Times.

This role is based in our New York City headquarters, and will report to the deputy of Newsroom Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analyses and recommendations for strategy projects:
• Break down complex problems and opportunities
• Analyze data using SQL and transform big data into visualizations
• Conduct research and interviews
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative info to uncover insights
• Develop practical solutions and plans to implement them
• Build advisory relationships and trusting partnerships.
• Convey complex ideas in a clear and compelling way – in writing and in person
• Operate in an enterprising and efficient manner with moderate oversight
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in strategy and data reporting
• 2+ years of experience in a journalism or other media role
• Proficiency with SQL and experience working with big data
• Commitment to and passion for The Times’ mission and values
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent strategy, data and research skills
• Passion for and in-depth knowledge of journalism and the media industry
• Sound journalistic judgment, with an eye for innovative coverage opportunities
• Sound business judgment
• Demonstrated experience bringing clarity to complex issues
• Comfort with version control (Github, code review)
• Experience with dashboarding tools (Mode, Tableau, etc.)
• Familiarity with BigQuery or other big data environments
• Proficiency in google sheets and slides
  
  
  

The annual base pay range for this role is between $130,000 and $140,000.

Employee-driven Benefits

If you see a job opening here that might be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid parental leave and much more.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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 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.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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