Technical Product Manager II, App Messaging Platforms at The New York Times

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

142000.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, iOS, Android, Data Analysis, User Experience, Agile, Subscription Models, Technical Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Metrics, Roadmap Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Development Cycle, Journalistic Independence, Engagement Funnels

Industry

Newspaper Publishing

Description

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. Mission Overview & Responsibilities: Times journalism is in amazing form, and audiences trust our coverage. Our accomplished business-side colleagues help serve our reporting and products to more than nine million subscribers across multiple platforms. To continue supporting our strategy of creating journalism that stands apart, along with innovative products and services to bring the news to the world, we must recruit the finest journalists and hire many of the field's most creative and distinguished people. That starts from within. Employing more people at all levels of the organization who bring different perspectives will make our journalism more insightful, relevant and urgent. We are committed to nurturing talent and investing in our own employees before recruiting from the outside. So if you see a job opening here that might be a right fit for you, we encourage you to apply. The Growth mission at The New York Times works to accelerate our digital subscription business to secure The New York Times's position as the most successful journalistic institution in the world. Critical to achieving that goal are the technical platforms that power our customer growth. We are looking for a Technical Product Manager II to manage and evolve our messaging capabilities across our iOS and Android apps, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and engineering leadership to develop thoughtful capabilities for our engagement and subscription funnels that solve user needs across NYT brands (News, The Athletic, Cooking, Games and Wirecutter). This is a hybrid role based in our New York headquarters. Responsibilities: Lead the product roadmap for our iOS and Android messaging platform, ensuring alignment with The New York Times's enterprise goals. Collaborate with engineering, data and other stakeholder teams to identify new platform opportunities and form product requirements that solve internal and external user needs. Prioritize against a range of work, balancing business needs, technical needs, and user experience. Analyze user data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and measure the impact of product changes on subscription growth. 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. You will report to the Product Director, Access and Messaging Systems. Basic Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on backend platforms for iOS and android apps. Experience launching and iterating on large-scale features and services across the full product development cycle. Experience using a variety of data to inform product decisions and identify areas for improvement in system performance and user experience. Experience with Agile product development methodologies and best practices. Preferred Qualifications: Experience solving challenging technical problems and leading transformational projects. Experience analyzing complex systems and identify areas for improvement. Experience with subscription business models and technologies used in the media industry. REQ-019125 #LI-Hybrid The annual base pay range for this role is between: $120,000—$142,000 USD The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. 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 encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. 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Responsibilities

Lead the product roadmap for the iOS and Android messaging platform, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Collaborate with engineering and data teams to identify new platform opportunities and form product requirements that address user needs.