Editor, Audience — A.I. and Emerging Platforms
New York Times, California, MO, United States
Editor, Audience — A.I. and Emerging Platforms
Office: New York, NY
Department: Journalism — Editing
Job Description
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 Editor, Audience – A.I. and Emerging Platforms will ensure our journalism and content are surfaced with permission on A.I. platforms with the precision, context and editorial standards our readers expect. They will also serve as the crucial bridge between the newsroom, Partnerships, Legal and the A.I. Initiatives team in shaping and managing relationships with A.I. platforms from an audience perspective.
The right person has worked in newsrooms, has a deep understanding of A.I. technology and shifting behavioral trends and can identify editorial opportunities and reputational risks. They’re also quantitative and measurement-driven and will help us develop sophisticated ways to measure our editorial interventions.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
Identify new surfaces, features or platforms to distribute our journalism, experiment with programming strategies and report on the results
Act as newsroom adviser alongside the Partnerships team when assessing potential agreements with A.I. companies, ensuring any use of journalism on external platforms aligns with editorial values, newsroom priorities and audience goals
Provide regular insights to leadership on how A.I. discovery is impacting the traditional audience funnel – and what kind of audience strategies can shape that funnel
In collaboration with the Platform Partnerships team and Legal, stand up ad hoc projects for major tentpole events and special projects that we want to appear on external A.I. surfaces
Regularly report on how The Times and other news organizations appear in queries
Oversee strategic audience partnerships with A.I. platforms and ad hoc projects for major tentpole events and special projects, identify and manage vendors capable of tracking our presence on A.I. platforms in partnership with our technical SEO and data teams
This role reports to the Audience Deputy, Strategy and Enterprise
Basic Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in digital journalism, with a demonstrated track record of working with A.I. and emerging platforms
In-depth knowledge of the search landscape, including A.I. and emerging technologies
Demonstrated ability to drive work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Times style or the ability to absorb and apply it quickly
Passion for the New York Times mission and commitment to be part of our innovation and growth
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The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$160,000 — $180,000 USD
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.
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. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Office: New York, NY
Department: Journalism — Editing
Job Description
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 Editor, Audience – A.I. and Emerging Platforms will ensure our journalism and content are surfaced with permission on A.I. platforms with the precision, context and editorial standards our readers expect. They will also serve as the crucial bridge between the newsroom, Partnerships, Legal and the A.I. Initiatives team in shaping and managing relationships with A.I. platforms from an audience perspective.
The right person has worked in newsrooms, has a deep understanding of A.I. technology and shifting behavioral trends and can identify editorial opportunities and reputational risks. They’re also quantitative and measurement-driven and will help us develop sophisticated ways to measure our editorial interventions.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
Identify new surfaces, features or platforms to distribute our journalism, experiment with programming strategies and report on the results
Act as newsroom adviser alongside the Partnerships team when assessing potential agreements with A.I. companies, ensuring any use of journalism on external platforms aligns with editorial values, newsroom priorities and audience goals
Provide regular insights to leadership on how A.I. discovery is impacting the traditional audience funnel – and what kind of audience strategies can shape that funnel
In collaboration with the Platform Partnerships team and Legal, stand up ad hoc projects for major tentpole events and special projects that we want to appear on external A.I. surfaces
Regularly report on how The Times and other news organizations appear in queries
Oversee strategic audience partnerships with A.I. platforms and ad hoc projects for major tentpole events and special projects, identify and manage vendors capable of tracking our presence on A.I. platforms in partnership with our technical SEO and data teams
This role reports to the Audience Deputy, Strategy and Enterprise
Basic Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in digital journalism, with a demonstrated track record of working with A.I. and emerging platforms
In-depth knowledge of the search landscape, including A.I. and emerging technologies
Demonstrated ability to drive work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Times style or the ability to absorb and apply it quickly
Passion for the New York Times mission and commitment to be part of our innovation and growth
REQ -020018
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$160,000 — $180,000 USD
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.
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. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
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