Innovation & Strategy Programs Manager

Boston Globe Media; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Globe Media Partners is seeking an Associate Manager, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives to transform ideas into viable programs and business opportunities across The Boston Globe, Boston.com, Boston magazine, STAT, and InstaTrac.

You will lead employee innovation programs, coordinate strategic initiatives, and help staff apply AI tools, working with journalists and colleagues across departments. The role reports to the VP of Innovation & Strategic Initiatives in Boston.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading projects or programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering work from plans to completion.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to navigate a large organization and build relationships.
• Comfort with AI tools and collaboration platforms; no coding required.
• Interest in journalism and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Own project plans and cross-functional coordination for strategic initiatives.
• Set milestones, assign owners, surface risks, and report to leadership.
• Support new projects from exploration to pilot or launch.
• Assess outcomes and recommend changes based on metrics.
• Lead Innovation Week, Hack Day, and Idea Pitch programs.
• Coordinate speakers, judges, and internal partners.
• Document outcomes and next steps; translate needs to technical partners.
• Prototype lightweight AI workflows and test with colleagues.
• Summarize results and drive follow-up actions.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools familiarity

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Adaptability

Tools

Google Workspace

Monday.com

Slack

Job description

Boston Globe Media Partners is seeking an Associate Manager, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives to transform ideas into viable programs and business opportunities across The Boston Globe, Boston.com, Boston magazine, STAT, and InstaTrac.

You will lead employee innovation programs, coordinate strategic initiatives, and help staff apply AI tools, working with journalists and colleagues across departments. The role reports to the VP of Innovation & Strategic Initiatives in Boston.