Strategy Manager, Subscriber Growth

About The New York Times

The New York Times is dedicated to uncovering the truth and assisting people in comprehending global events. Central to this commitment is independent journalism, supported by a distinguished newsroom that reports worldwide from nearly 160 countries. The company prioritizes delivering outstanding journalistic experiences across print, audio, and digital platforms. Its business strategy focuses on ensuring the quality of journalism is worthy of a subscription model.

Role Overview

The New York Times is seeking a Strategy Manager focused on Subscriber Growth to join its Strategy & Development team. This select, impactful team collaborates directly with senior leaders including the Publisher, CEO, and CFO to shape strategic direction and transform it into measurable outcomes.

With the digital subscription business growing rapidly, the role involves working across diverse product lines such as News, Games, The Athletic, Cooking, and Wirecutter, addressing key challenges and opportunities. This position offers an opportunity to lead influential projects that help meet the organization's overall objectives and optimize operations.

The position reports to the Director of Subscriber Growth Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects that drive near- and long-term business objectives, including strategies for subscription growth, quantitative opportunity analysis, product strategy, market evaluation, and organizational planning.
• Present critical insights and recommendations to senior executives and ensure proper execution ownership.
• Collaborate with leaders across Product, Data, Finance, and Marketing to implement strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to driver-based budgeting, forecasting, performance reviews, and strategic planning processes.
• Deliver rigorous quantitative analyses and insights that guide company and departmental decision-making.
• Uphold the organization’s commitment to journalistic independence and its mission to seek truth and enhance public understanding.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in relevant roles.
• Experience within digital product development or subscription-based businesses.
• Skilled in developing data-driven analyses, financial models, and strategic frameworks comparable to top-tier consulting standards.
• Proven ability to communicate complex recommendations effectively to senior leadership both in writing and verbally.
• Competency in deconstructing complex issues using data, analytical methods, and defined assumptions.
• Experience collaborating with Product, Data, Finance, and Marketing teams.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong enthusiasm for collaborative work and building robust relationships at all organizational levels.
• Advanced quantitative skills coupled with operational expertise.
• Dedication to the highest professional standards.
• Clear, concise communication abilities.
• In-depth interest in and knowledge of media industry trends and challenges, especially those related to The Times.
• Passionate about The New York Times and the influence of its journalism.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range is $125,000 to $140,000 USD. Eligible employees may receive additional variable compensation such as bonuses and restricted stock awards. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a company-matching 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs. Benefits for roles outside the U.S. are detailed during the interview process.

Additional Information

The New York Times prioritizes a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It encourages applications from all backgrounds without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request. The company also supports fair hiring practices concerning individuals with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

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