Senior Manager, Newsroom Communications

Senior Manager, Newsroom Communications at The New York Times

Location:

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid; regular office attendance required)

Start Date:

Immediate
Remote:
Yes
Telecommute:
Yes
Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000 USD

Required Experience:

5+ years in media relations, communication strategy development, and landing stories in traditional media outlets.

• Communication Strategy
• Media Relations
• Journalism
• Writing
• Strategic Thinking
• Campaign Development
• Media Landscape Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Rapid Response
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Storytelling
• Relationship Building
• Curiosity, Creativity

Help us elevate independent journalism across four desks (National, Metro, Science, and Climate) by developing creative communication campaigns, building media relationships, and partnering with newsroom, marketing, and executive teams.

• Develop communication strategies and campaigns that showcase The New York Times’s differentiating journalism and increase understanding of independent journalism.
• Build communications campaigns using a wide array of tactics: direct reporter outreach, pitching, events, company-wide programming, and owned channel highlight projects.
• Partner with newsroom leadership to anticipate upcoming stories and shape communication strategy.
• Work with the rapid‑response team to craft messaging that preempts potential issues.
• Support and uphold the organization’s commitment to journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 6+ years of experience landing stories in traditional media outlets (consumer, lifestyle, business).
• 6+ years in media relations and communication strategy development.
• Strong relationships with media producers, reporters, and bookers, with the ability to maintain and grow them.
• Deep media fluency and understanding of the media landscape and key players, including social media.
• Impeccable writing skills – clear, succinct, and compelling.
• Enthusiasm for working across diverse projects with newsroom, strategy, and marketing teams.
• Belief in the societal value of journalism.

• Experience with new media – podcasts, influencers, creators.
• Background in journalism and working within newsrooms.

Competitive base salary between $110,000 and $130,000 USD, remote flexibility, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

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