The New York Times is hiring: Product Manager, News Product in New York
The New York Times, New York, NY, United States
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 The New York Times is seeking a Product Manager to join our News Product Mission. This cross‑functional mission works closely with our newsroom to innovate across storytelling formats, surfaces and experiences as well as the tools that power them. We’re aiming to create a more dynamic, visual and trusted digital news report that transforms how our newsroom covers the news and how our audience engages with us. This team works on editorially‑grounded initiatives with our journalists at the speed of the news cycle. We want a product manager who is passionate about the news, eager to work in a fast‑paced environment, and invested in creating news product experiences that reflect the same level of excellence as our journalism. This is a hybrid role based in our New York city office.
Responsibilities
Support Senior Product Managers in defining the roadmap by gathering requirements, authoring tickets, organizing the product backlog, communicating with partners, and triaging bugs and feedback.
Translate product ideas or editorial needs into clear, tangible tasks for engineering and design partners and help maintain a prioritized backlog.
Participate in team ceremonies (stand‑ups, planning, retros, etc.) and promote a collaborative, inclusive, and mission‑driven team culture.
Develop collaborative relationships with partners in Engineering, Design, Data, Project Management, Audience Insights, and the Newsroom.
Support the team in monitoring product performance, gathering qualitative and quantitative insights, and using findings to inform product iterations.
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.
This role reports to the Senior Product Manager, News Product.
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of product management or relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience working with editors or newsrooms
Comfort working in ambiguous, cross‑functional problem spaces with multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with editorial formats and publishing workflows
A general understanding of the evolving media, technology and news landscape
Compensation and Benefits REQ‑019096 The annual base pay range for this role is between $104,000 – $125,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. 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.
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About the Role The New York Times is seeking a Product Manager to join our News Product Mission. This cross‑functional mission works closely with our newsroom to innovate across storytelling formats, surfaces and experiences as well as the tools that power them. We’re aiming to create a more dynamic, visual and trusted digital news report that transforms how our newsroom covers the news and how our audience engages with us. This team works on editorially‑grounded initiatives with our journalists at the speed of the news cycle. We want a product manager who is passionate about the news, eager to work in a fast‑paced environment, and invested in creating news product experiences that reflect the same level of excellence as our journalism. This is a hybrid role based in our New York city office.
Responsibilities
Support Senior Product Managers in defining the roadmap by gathering requirements, authoring tickets, organizing the product backlog, communicating with partners, and triaging bugs and feedback.
Translate product ideas or editorial needs into clear, tangible tasks for engineering and design partners and help maintain a prioritized backlog.
Participate in team ceremonies (stand‑ups, planning, retros, etc.) and promote a collaborative, inclusive, and mission‑driven team culture.
Develop collaborative relationships with partners in Engineering, Design, Data, Project Management, Audience Insights, and the Newsroom.
Support the team in monitoring product performance, gathering qualitative and quantitative insights, and using findings to inform product iterations.
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.
This role reports to the Senior Product Manager, News Product.
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of product management or relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience working with editors or newsrooms
Comfort working in ambiguous, cross‑functional problem spaces with multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with editorial formats and publishing workflows
A general understanding of the evolving media, technology and news landscape
Compensation and Benefits REQ‑019096 The annual base pay range for this role is between $104,000 – $125,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. 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.
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