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.
About the Role
To help us do this essential work, The New York Times is hiring a Senior Manager, Newsroom Communications.
In this role, you’ll work across several specific desks to develop and drive creative communication campaigns that elevate the journalism The New York Times. You’ll work to increase understanding of independent journalism and to tell the story behind our reporting, introducing readers to the journalists who produce it and showcasing the resources, time and effort it requires. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact in a variety of ways, making a compelling pitch one moment and writing copy for a broad range of channels the next. And you’ll be a trusted partner to other communication colleagues, as well as newsroom, marketing and executive teams.
We are looking for a communication professional who has a deep understanding of the media landscape and relationships across both traditional media and new media. You are a strategic thinker who can also account for tactics and execution, thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and isn’t afraid to try new things.
You will oversee the internal and external comms strategy for journalism on four desks: National, Metro, Science and Climate. This means that you will identify key pieces of journalism to promote and highlight from these desks, look to prepare for any issues before they arise and develop strong relationships with the editors and reporters on these desks. Ideally, it also means you have experience with at least some of the themes and topics on these desks, as well as relevant media relationships.
You will report to the Executive Director for Newsroom Communication. This is a hybrid position, based in New York City, and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop communication strategies and campaigns that: showcase The New York Times’s differentiating journalism, increase understanding of independent journalism, and tell the story of broader New York Times mission and values.
- Build communications campaigns using a wide array of tactics, including direct reporter outreach, pitching, events, company-wide programming, working with our newsroom or marketing colleagues to highlight the journalism across our owned channels, or developing programming for company-wide programming with other communication colleagues.
- Become a trusted partner to newsroom leadership, helping to understand what’s coming and its implications for our communication strategy and approach.
- Work with a rapid response team to determine messaging and communication efforts that help us get ahead of any issues before they happen.
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 6+ years of experience landing stories in traditional media outlets (including consumer, lifestyle and business)
- 6+ years in media relations, communication strategy development
- Relationships with producers, reporters, and bookers across the media landscape and an ability and interest in maintaining them while adding new ones
- Media fluency, with a deep understanding of the landscape and the different players involved, including experience with social media.
- Impeccable writing, with the ability to express ideas clearly, succinctly and compellingly.
- Enthusiasm and excitement for working across a range of projects with partners in the newsroom, strategy and marketing.
- Belief in the value of journalism to people and society as a whole; we hope you enjoy reading, watching and listening to journalism, and have curiosity and excitement about our work and company.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with new media (podcasts, influencers, creators)
- Experience in journalism and with newsrooms
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The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$110,000—$130,000 USD
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