Product Manager II, Subscription Growth
The New York TimesThe mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
The Growth mission at The New York Times works to accelerate our subscription business to secure our position as the most successful journalistic institution in the world.
As a Product Manager II on Growth, you will own a slice of the end-to-end subscription journey and help shape the roadmap that powers our next phase of growth. You will also focus on retention and monetization of our current subscribers. You'll use data and user insights to spot opportunities, craft clear hypotheses, and guide cross-functional teams from discovery through launch and iteration.
This role is based in our New York headquarters and follows a flexible hybrid schedule. You can expect to come into the office two days a week.
Responsibilities:
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Translate customer problems and business goals into a focused roadmap, balancing impact, effort, and technical feasibility.
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Formulate testable hypotheses, design A/B experiments with analysts and researchers, and synthesize results into actionable next steps.
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Partner daily with engineering and design peers, as well as marketing, data, and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality features.
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Measure & Iterate: Instrument funnels, monitor key metrics and use both quantitative and qualitative insights to refine The Times' purchase experience.
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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.
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This role reports to a Director, Product Management
Basic Qualifications:
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4+ years of experience in full-cycle product management or relevant experience
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Experience using a variety of data to inform product decisions
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Experience working within an agile team environment
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Experience with delivery of projects within a set timeframe
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience working with subscription systems, e-commerce funnels, online payments or purchase flows
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Experience working with mobile apps with an international user base
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SQL Fluency for data analysis
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News/Media industry experience
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