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Online Store, Associate Manager Job

Publication or Company  The New York Times Newspaper
Industry  Internet/Online/New Media, Newspapers, Purchasing and Strat Sourcing
Salary Negotiable
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY
Job Requirements The New York Times Store (www.nytstore.com) is dedicated to deepening consumer engagement with The Times by curating products that reflect the values, content and history of our brand. We are a multi-million dollar e-commerce business that offers a vast array of products, including photographs, books, personalized gifts, sports memorabilia and historical collectibles.

The Associate Manager will support the various operational initiatives of the online store from special projects to day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities:

The Associate Manager will work with internal and external resources to assist with the maintenance and reporting aspects of nytstore.com, including:
- Set up new products, offers, promotions, pricing, copy and images
- Troubleshoot issues related to store and customer service
- Participate in site development strategies – features, specs, and testing/quality assurance
- Work daily in web-based content management systems to create, monitor, and update site content, including products, merchandizing modules, customer reviews and photos
- Work on various online customer acquisition campaigns
- Utilize analytic tools to provide ongoing reporting of store KPIs and overall business
- Provide assistance for various Store initiatives as needed

Requirements:
- Up to 2 years experience in ecommerce.
- Knowledge and ability to learn and master new systems as business needs change.
- Experience with site functionality, website design, landing pages, template design and editing content and product descriptions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong comfort with numbers. Must be able to use Excel.
- Self-starter; takes initiative; problem solver
- Strong comfort in multi-tasking; ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Organized and detail oriented
- A sense of humor
- An understanding and passion for the journalism that underlies the products for sale in The New York Times Store
- BA required

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Company Information:

The New York Times Company, a leading global, multimedia news and information company with 2012 revenues of $2.0 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, and related properties. The Company’s core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information.

EEO Statement:

The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense