Editor, Audience — A.I. and Emerging Platforms

The New York Times•New York, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Editor, Audience – A.I. and Emerging Platforms will ensure our journalism and content are surfaced with permission on A.I. platforms with the precision, context and editorial standards our readers expect. They will also serve as the crucial bridge between the newsroom, Partnerships, Legal and the A.I. Initiatives team in shaping and managing relationships with A.I. platforms from an audience perspective. The right person has worked in newsrooms, has a deep understanding of A.I. technology and shifting behavioral trends and can identify editorial opportunities and reputational risks. They’re also quantitative and measurement-driven and will help us develop sophisticated ways to measure our editorial interventions.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in digital journalism, with a demonstrated track record of working with A.I. and emerging platforms
In-depth knowledge of the search landscape, including A.I. and emerging technologies
Demonstrated ability to drive work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional writing and editing skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Times style or the ability to absorb and apply it quickly
Passion for the New York Times mission and commitment to be part of our innovation and growth

Responsibilities

Identify new surfaces, features or platforms to distribute our journalism, experiment with programming strategies and report on the results
Act as newsroom adviser alongside the Partnerships team when assessing potential agreements with A.I. companies, ensuring any use of journalism on external platforms aligns with editorial values, newsroom priorities and audience goals
Provide regular insights to leadership on how A.I. discovery is impacting the traditional audience funnel – and what kind of audience strategies can shape that funnel
In collaboration with the Platform Partnerships team and Legal, stand up ad hoc projects for major tentpole events and special projects that we want to appear on external A.I. surfaces
Regularly report on how The Times and other news organizations appear in queries
Oversee strategic audience partnerships with A.I. platforms and ad hoc projects for major tentpole events and special projects, identify and manage vendors capable of tracking our presence on A.I. platforms in partnership with our technical SEO and data teams
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.