The New York Times

Technical Product Manager II, Content Metadata

New York, NY · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$142kDetected 1 day ago

Data StructuresSQLData ScienceProduct ManagementProduct StrategyResearch

About the role

As the media landscape evolves, ensuring that our rich archive of journalism is seamlessly structured, fully attributed, and ready for next-generation platforms is a core priority.
Content metadata plays a foundational role in The Times' AI strategy.
You'll provide strategic direction for and oversee the execution of a product roadmap, leading a team of engineers.

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.
Lead the product development lifecycle from conception to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

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
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.
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

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
We're excited to learn more about you and your experience.
If you're an Engineering candidate, we'll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world's best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism.
To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization.

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
$120,000 - $142,000 USD

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The 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.
We are seeking a curious, collaborative, and analytical Technical Product Manager II to lead strategy and development for content metadata, focusing on attribution, taxonomy, and the development of a knowledge graph.
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.

Commission (EEOC)'s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law

This listing is sourced directly from The New York Times's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.