Technical Product Manager II, Content Metadata

The New York Times•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $142,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Publishing group at the New York Times is responsible for the content management system for all of the Times. The Content Data Products Team is responsible for building and governing centralized, flexible platforms that serve as the definitive, compliance-cleared source for our content data. This role focuses on content metadata, specifically attribution, taxonomy, and the development of a knowledge graph. Content metadata is foundational to The Times' AI strategy. The Technical Product Manager II will own the vision for metadata systems, considering editorial needs, AI Platforms and Products group requirements, Partnerships, differences across Times brands (News, Cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic, and Games), multimedia content types, and the journalistic mission. The role involves providing strategic direction, overseeing the execution of a product roadmap, and leading a team of engineers. The position reports to the Senior Technical Product Manager, Content Data Products.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in technical product management, metadata architecture, digital asset management/content management systems, or enterprise information systems.
Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex software products.
Experience communicating complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
3+ years of experience working with engineering teams
Understanding of SQL and an intuitive grasp of relational database architecture. Must be comfortable diving into database schemas to audit and understand data structure.
A proven track record of entering ambiguous cross-functional spaces, conducting independent research, interviewing diverse stakeholders, and defining technical requirements.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Library/Information Science with a focus on Information Architecture or Taxonomy.
Proven experience managing data classification, complex metadata models, or combining disparate datasets across multiple systems.
Familiarity with knowledge graphs, semantic web concepts, or an active curiosity about how structured metadata powers modern search engines and AI features.
Experience working in an Agile environment

Responsibilities

Own and drive the product strategy and roadmap for content metadata and taxonomy, including foundational work towards the development of a knowledge graph.
Partner with operations, legal, and cross-functional teams to map archival data structures, systematically identifying and addressing metadata gaps to improve the depth of our content catalog.
Collaborate with engineering, design, editorial/taxonomy teams, and the AI Platforms & Products mission to gather requirements & prioritize features.
Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to partners and stakeholders.
Lead the product development lifecycle from conception to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
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.