Product Director, Multimodal, News Product

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a multi-quarter roadmap for audio and video evolution into a cohesive multimodal experience
• Cultivate relationships with editors, journalists, and newsroom leadership to translate editorial priorities into product direction
• Build product experiences to reach and engage new readers and increase daily habits
• Empower journalists with tooling to create and publish high-quality multimodal journalism
• Lead a team of product managers, setting clear goals and operating rhythms
• Partner with Engineering, Design, Data, and Project Management to deliver an impactful roadmap

Requirements

• 7+ years of product management experience with ownership of strategy and roadmaps
• Experience building audio or video products and measuring performance
• Experience working in or with a newsroom, editors, or content creators
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional work and aligning senior stakeholders
• Consumer app experience (iOS/Android) with iterative shipping in live environments
• Analytical expertise and a data-informed approach to prioritization
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• People management experience leading and developing product managers
• Fluency in editorial workflows and standards
• Experience building internal tools or workflow improvements for content creators

About the Company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism and world-class digital experiences.