The New York Times
Manager, Insights and Analytics Job at The New York Times in New York
The New York Times, New York, NY, US, 10261
Manager, Insights and Analytics
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Our mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do. We focus deeply on how our readers experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. Our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
We are looking for a strategic and data‑driven Manager of Insights & Analytics to transform our vast data resources into compelling narratives that explain the unique value of our platform and products. You will be a central hub of knowledge, using deep analysis of our audience and ad products to empower our Sales, Strategy and Product teams. You will synthesize complex, large‑scale datasets to unearth the "why" behind the numbers, creating stories that showcase the strength of our diverse product portfolio—from News and The Athletic to Cooking, Games and Wirecutter. You will report to the Director, Measurement in the Audience and Insights Group.
Salary: $105,000 – $120,000 USD (annual base pay range).
Responsibilities
Lead meta‑analyses that merge first‑party and third‑party data sources to create unified, powerful narratives about The New York Times advertising platform and its audience.
Monitor datasets to identify emerging trends, package them into actionable insights, and communicate findings to support go‑to‑market strategies and client conversations.
Translate complex analytical findings into concise presentations for all kinds of stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Perform ad‑hoc analysis using SQL, Tableau, Mode, and other analytical tools to answer critical business questions from Sales, Strategy, and Measurement teams.
Maintain the usage of our insights dashboards, developing a roadmap for optimization and expansion based on departmental needs and user behavior.
Contribute to the development of new measurement capabilities, metrics, and frameworks that measure the value of our evolving suite of advertising products.
Serve as a primary liaison between the Audience Strategy team, Pre‑Sales and Sales functions, embedding rich audience data and insights directly into the sales process to unlock and close new advertising opportunities.
Collaborate with internal data‑focused stakeholders such as Engineers, Data Scientists and Measurement teams to understand the full scope of available data, ensuring insights are robust, accurate, and strategically aligned.
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.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience in data analytics, media insights, ad tech, or a related quantitative field.
Moderate experience with SQL.
Expertise in creating compelling narratives and visualizations using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Mode, Looker, or similar platforms.
1+ years of experience translating complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for non‑technical audiences.
1+ years of experience working directly with sales or client‑facing teams.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience in the digital advertising, publishing, or media industry.
1+ years of experience with a statistical programming language (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis.
Familiarity with cloud data environments (e.g., Google BigQuery, Snowflake).
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.
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