About the job
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Our commitment to independent journalism drives everything we do, making our newsroom globally recognized. With nearly 160 countries covered, we prioritize the reader's experience across print, audio, and our top-tier digital platforms, ensuring that our journalism remains worthy of investment.
We are looking for an innovative, strategic, and operationally adept leader to join us as the Audience Deputy, Off-platform. In this role, reporting to the Newsroom Audience Director, you will be the chief architect of our strategy to connect with and engage readers on search and social media platforms, ensuring that The Times’s journalism stays prominent and relevant in an ever-evolving digital sphere shaped by AI and changing platform dynamics.
This position demands a forward-thinking leader who can spot emerging trends, make rapid yet precise editorial decisions, and allocate resources effectively to maximize impact across key platforms and coverage areas. You will adeptly manage communication across teams and serve as the vital link in conveying how platform changes, particularly those influenced by AI, affect our audience to newsroom and business leaders.
Leading a global team of search and social editors across New York, California, London, and Seoul, you will ensure that The Times’s journalism is engaging, accurate, and timely across digital channels, reflecting the full scope of our reporting. Your role will involve continuously monitoring emerging trends and directing resources to the platforms and strategies that yield the most significant impact for our journalism in rapidly shifting digital landscapes.
A willingness to experiment, strong analytical thinking, clear leadership in driving change, and a commitment to the highest editorial standards are essential for success in this role. You will also be expected to be a hands-on leader, actively collaborating with team members to achieve our goals.