What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Manager, CMS, Wirecutter position at The New York Times?
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
About The Role
Wirecutter is a product recommendation company owned by The New York Times Company. We provide evidence-based advice on the best things to buy across a wide range of categories.
In collaboration with The New York Times, Wirecutter is in the process of developing a new CMS for not just Wirecutter but for all of The New York Times. As the Senior Product Manager, CMS, you will be the driving force behind the successful planning, execution, and delivery of this complex initiative and the ongoing evolution of our editorial platform and tooling henceforth. You will be the primary liaison between the product team and various stakeholders (editorial, multimedia, commerce, creative, etc.), ensuring alignment, clear communication, and efficient collaboration throughout the migration process. This role reports to our VP of Product, Wirecutter. This is a hybrid role based in New York City at the NYT HQ.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$140,000 - $160,000 USD
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
About The Role
Wirecutter is a product recommendation company owned by The New York Times Company. We provide evidence-based advice on the best things to buy across a wide range of categories.
In collaboration with The New York Times, Wirecutter is in the process of developing a new CMS for not just Wirecutter but for all of The New York Times. As the Senior Product Manager, CMS, you will be the driving force behind the successful planning, execution, and delivery of this complex initiative and the ongoing evolution of our editorial platform and tooling henceforth. You will be the primary liaison between the product team and various stakeholders (editorial, multimedia, commerce, creative, etc.), ensuring alignment, clear communication, and efficient collaboration throughout the migration process. This role reports to our VP of Product, Wirecutter. This is a hybrid role based in New York City at the NYT HQ.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap
- Assess the current state of our progress building our new CMS, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Create a prioritized product roadmap that outlines enhancements, new features, and timelines.
- Conduct user research to understand content creator and editor needs and pain points within the current system.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure efficient development of new features and enhancements.
- Communicate product strategy, roadmap, and progress to partners across the organization both within Wirecutter and with our Times teams’ counterparts.
- Advocate for the CMS and its users, ensuring their needs are prioritized and addressed throughout the product lifecycle.
- 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.
- 5 years of experience in product management, with a track record of managing complex projects.
- 2 years of experience with content management systems (CMS) and migration projects.
- 2 years of experience in a cross-functional team environment.
- 2 years of experience of digital publishing workflows and technologies.
- Experience working with AI tooling to automate rote processes.
- 2 years of experience with multimedia management tools.
- 2 years of experience working with remote and/or hybrid teams.
- 2 years of experience with SEO best practices.
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$140,000 - $160,000 USD
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
