The New York Times

Research Director, Audience Insights, Content Insights

The New York Times · New York, NY

Posted 22 days ago

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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Research Director, Audience Insights at The New York Times will lead video measurement research to enhance understanding of video content performance across various platforms and audience segments. This role involves developing audience research, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with product, design, and editorial teams to improve video experiences. The director will also oversee the tracking of video effectiveness and provide actionable insights to inform production and editorial strategies.

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What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in market research, user research, or consumer insights, with an emphasis on multimodal and product research
  • Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
  • Experience leading all facets of a tracking program, including vendor relationships, questionnaire development, data mining, and reporting
  • Fluency in analyzing large datasets, identifying insights, and creating clear reports
  • Experience developing timelines across multiple projects, applying project management skills
  • Experience managing external research partners/vendors

Nice to have

  • B.A./B.S. degree

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3 days a week
  • No specific mention of tools or technologies used for video measurement
  • No salary listed beyond the annual base pay range

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