Senior Manager, External Communications, Business (Temporary)

<div class="content-intro"><div id="labeledImage.LOCATION" class="WIFG" data-automation-id="decorationWrapper"> <div class="WNHJ"> <div id="labeledImage.LOCATION--uid38" class="WE-Y WMXY WBAB WF0Y" data-automation-id="responsiveMonikerInput" data-metadata-id="labeledImage.LOCATION" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="0"> <div class="WJ-Y"> <p><strong>The <a href="https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/" target="_blank"><u>mission</u></a> 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.&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We are seeking a temporary consultant to backfill a Senior Manager, External Communications for Business during parental leave. You will create and implement public relations strategies that raise the profile of the business success of The New York Times Company, showcasing its investment in its journalism, product and technology to grow its business. The Senior Manager leads the promotion of Times projects and develops launch plans for product offerings and marketing/advertising initiatives that highlight our brand messages.</p> <p>This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters. You can typically expect to come into the office 3 days per week. This is a 6 month temporary position with the opportunity to extend depending on performance and evolving business needs.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Serve as an external communications contact and media spokesperson for business-side departments of The New York Times.</p> </li> <li> <p>Partner with leaders in Technology, Growth, Product, Advertising and Marketing to communicate our strategy, priority growth areas and new launches, prep executives for external opportunities and support their efforts to champion our messages.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead, create and implement communications plans that raise the profile of our business and product innovations. Monitor and share outcomes to find successes, milestones and unique stories to share publicly to amplify the value of the Times.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead and develop crisis response plans for portfolio fu