$145,000 – $160,000
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What this role is
This senior manager role leads UX writing strategy across The New York Times' digital products, developing interface copy that balances clarity with brand personality while overseeing a small team of freelance writers. It suits experienced product writers comfortable collaborating across design, product, and editorial teams to craft subscriber-focused experiences.
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What they ask for
Required
- 8+ years writing for product, brand and UX across multiple products or surfaces
- Experience managing or leading writers
- Portfolio demonstrating clear ideas across multiple touchpoints
- Ability to write clear, succinct copy for small spaces
- Ability to collaborate and adjust copy based on data and feedback
- Fluency in branding and UX theory and practice
- Proficiency with Figma
Nice to have
- Passion for writing and storytelling with systemic thinking
- Curiosity about customer journey details
- Belief in journalism's value and familiarity with New York Times journalism