The New York Times advertising department is seeking a talented and imaginative writer to help position its advertising products to the marketplace. The successful candidate will understand the competitive environment for media sales and be able to both position the New York Times’ content and audience relative to the competition, as well as build the case for how the Times’ product will help marketers solve problems.
Responsibilities:
- Understand digital advertising in all its forms and be able to clearly communicate product features and functionality
- Think like a marketer: Describe in crisp and engaging ways how various New York Times ad products can solve marketer problems
- Competitive positioning: Think strategically about how to differentiate New York Times’ ad products from among the competition.
- Work with product managers, designers and sales development to help craft strong and convincing presentations that win business for the New York Times.
- Assist in special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in communications, marketing or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience as a writer or marketer or communications specialist.
- Good working knowledge of digital media and technology
- Entrepreneurial: ability to drive forward with goals independently.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask effectively.
- Powerpoint skills a plus
Company Information: The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information. The company includes The New York Times, International New York Times, NYTimes.com, INYT.com and related properties. It is known globally for excellence in its journalism, and innovation in its print and digital storytelling and its business model. Follow news about the company at @NYTimesComm.
EEO Statement: The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
Responsibilities:
- Understand digital advertising in all its forms and be able to clearly communicate product features and functionality
- Think like a marketer: Describe in crisp and engaging ways how various New York Times ad products can solve marketer problems
- Competitive positioning: Think strategically about how to differentiate New York Times’ ad products from among the competition.
- Work with product managers, designers and sales development to help craft strong and convincing presentations that win business for the New York Times.
- Assist in special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in communications, marketing or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience as a writer or marketer or communications specialist.
- Good working knowledge of digital media and technology
- Entrepreneurial: ability to drive forward with goals independently.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask effectively.
- Powerpoint skills a plus
Company Information: The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information. The company includes The New York Times, International New York Times, NYTimes.com, INYT.com and related properties. It is known globally for excellence in its journalism, and innovation in its print and digital storytelling and its business model. Follow news about the company at @NYTimesComm.
EEO Statement: The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
