Newsroom Strategy Lead — Data-Driven Impact

The New York Times; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking a Strategy Manager for our Newsroom Strategy team in New York. You will lead strategic analyses, translate data into actionable insights, and partner with journalists, audiences, and product teams to shape newsroom priorities.

You will conduct research, manage interviews, and produce rigorous analyses while leveraging SQL and visualization tools to inform high-impact decisions. A strong communicator with a newsroom mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience producing strategic research and analyses, including data and financial models.
• Experience in journalism or other media roles.
• Fluency with AI tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analyses and recommendations for strategy projects.
• Break down complex problems and opportunities.
• Conduct research and interviews to inform decisions.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative information to uncover insights.
• Use SQL and transform big data into visualizations when possible.
• Develop practical solutions and plans to implement them.
• Build advisory relationships and trusted partnerships.
• Convey complex ideas clearly, in writing and verbally.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

GenAI tools

Dashboard storytelling

Tools

Tableau

Mode

BigQuery

GitHub

Job description

The New York Times is seeking a Strategy Manager for our Newsroom Strategy team in New York. You will lead strategic analyses, translate data into actionable insights, and partner with journalists, audiences, and product teams to shape newsroom priorities.

You will conduct research, manage interviews, and produce rigorous analyses while leveraging SQL and visualization tools to inform high-impact decisions. A strong communicator with a newsroom mindset is essential.