# Research Lead, News Product

Hiring organization: [The New York Times Company](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-new-york-times-company)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d1d3a9b9-c08c-4030-b7d0-271e9869ba76

Listed on The New York Times Company's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 140000 – 155000 USD per year

## Summary

The New York Times seeks a researcher to lead user-centered studies informing how readers experience news through their apps and platforms. This role suits someone experienced in qualitative and quantitative research methods who can translate complex findings into actionable insights for cross-functional product teams.

_Our summary, not The New York Times Company's wording._

## Skills named

A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Survey Design, Usability Testing, User Research

## Required

- 8+ years of research and insights experience
- Experience conducting research in community spaces, moderation, or evaluating user experiences on app and web platforms
- Ability to moderate qualitative research and facilitate cross-functional workshops
- Proficiency with research methods including interviews, ethnographies, surveys, card sorting, and usability studies
- Skill in synthesizing complex findings into compelling narratives and visualizations for diverse audiences

## Nice to have

- Experience with community spaces or commenting features
- Experience working on native apps or in publishing and content sectors

Apply on The New York Times Company's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorktimes/jobs/4718114005