Senior Manager, Strategic Business Communications

The New York Times•New York, NY

18h•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The New York Times is hiring a Senior Manager, Strategic Business Communications to lead and support internal communications on the business side, with a focus on XFun, its cross-functional product development organization. The role partners with XFun leadership, chiefs of staff, HR, Legal, Labor Relations and other stakeholders to communicate strategy, priorities and culture, and to improve employees’ experience. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, help leaders meet their communications goals, and create engaging communications in formats including audio and video. The role supports internal events and programs for XFun, Wirecutter and The Athletic; leads communications plans and internal launch communications; and helps ensure employees receive timely, aligned updates. It also owns communications for people programs, manager engagement and recognition initiatives. The position calls for comfort working in a highly matrixed organization and a strong commitment to The New York Times’ mission and journalistic independence.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in communications in a global organization.
Experience executing internal events, from All Hands to large-scale gatherings, including managing content and logistics.
Experience producing multimedia content, such as video, audio or interactive formats.
Experience with project management tools and methodologies and managing concurrent workstreams.
Experience managing multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in highly matrixed technology companies.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Connect colleagues to strategy and culture through communications, events and experiences.
Support communications and planning for All Hands and other internal events for XFun, Wirecutter and The Athletic, including Maker Week, EngX and Behind the Report.
Develop All Hands agendas, prepare presenters, and manage scheduling and event logistics, including invitations, calendars, space bookings and catering.
Own communications plans across a range of topics and issues; work with leaders to draft communications, facilitate cascades across the organization and help leaders provide timely, aligned team updates.
Own internal communications for external product launches, partnering with Product, Marketing and XFun Ops so employees understand what is launching and why it matters.
Own the XFun-all Slack channel and ensure information is inclusive and aligned with XFun priorities.
Experiment with formats such as short-form video, audio or podcast content, and interactive posts to keep communications and events dynamic and engaging.
Serve as the central point of contact for XFun managers and own a yearly engagement plan, including the managers Slack channel and recurring manager meetings; partner with Labor and Legal on sensitive communications.
Elevate XFun’s work through three to four stories a year with the Storytelling team and segments at company-wide meetings.
Own communications for core people programs, including the performance cycle, required training, employee survey and benefits updates; partner with HR, Legal and leadership on personnel matters such as departures, organizational changes and executive hires.
Champion recognition across XFun by executing existing plans, finding new ways to celebrate achievements and highlighting moments such as Publisher Awards and team milestones.
Demonstrate support for and understanding of journalistic independence and commitment to The New York Times’ mission.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits may be available.
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s) may be available.
Company-matching 401(k) plan may be available.
Employee stock purchase plan may be available.
Paid vacation may be available.
Paid sick days may be available.
Paid parental leave may be available.
Tuition reimbursement may be available.
Professional development programs may be available.
Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, may be available depending on role.