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Senior Manager, UX Writing

The New York Times
Location
New York, NY
Posted
15 days ago
Department
Creative Generalist
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of experience writing for product, brand and UX across multiple products, teams or surfaces
  • Experience managing or functionally leading writers
  • A portfolio that shows ideas expressed clearly across a range of touchpoints
  • The ability to write clear, succinct and engaging copy while writing for small spaces
  • The ability to collaborate with multiple partners and adjust copy based on data and input from others
  • Fluent in branding and UX theory and practice
Nice to have
  • A love of writing and storytelling, with the ability to apply it to systemic thinking
  • Curiosity about every piece of the customer journey
  • A belief in the value of journalism to people and society, and genuine curiosity about our work and company
What the job really is

The Senior Manager, UX Writing at The New York Times will focus on creating engaging and clear user-interface copy for various products, including the core news product and other offerings like Games and Cooking. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams, managing freelance UX writers, and ensuring that all copy aligns with brand and editorial guidelines. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence three days a week in New York.

Benefits
  • Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the hybrid model
  • The role requires collaboration with multiple teams, which may involve navigating complex dynamics
  • The requirement to submit original work without the use of GenAI tools during the application process may be a consideration for some candidates
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