New York Times

Editor, Audience - A.I. and Emerging Platforms

New York Times$160K — $180K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in digital journalism with A.I. and emerging platforms experience
  • Deep understanding of A.I. technology and audience behaviors
  • Proven ability to work independently in fast-paced settings
  • Strong writing and editing skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify new platforms for journalism distribution and evaluate programming strategies
  • Advise on potential A.I. agreements in line with editorial standards
  • Provide insights on A.I.'s impact on audience engagement
  • Collaborate on special projects for A.I. platforms during events
  • Report on visibility in A.I. queries for The Times and competitors
  • Oversee partnerships with A.I. platforms and manage related projects
  • Support the mission of journalistic independence and truth-seeking

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
Full Job Description
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 • 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 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 Additional Compensation and Benefits 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, employee stock purchase 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. The annual base pay range for this role is between: $160,000-$180,000 USD Candidate Use of GenAI Tools: We're excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process. If you're an Engineering candidate, we'll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

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The New York Times Company is an American mass media company that publishes the The New York Times newspaper. The company also owns other media outlets such as The New York Times International Edition, The New York Times Book Review, and The New York Times Magazine. The New York Times Company is also involved in digital media, owning websites such as NYTimes.com, Cooking, and Wirecutter. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in New York City.
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