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# Director, Commerce Partnerships (Temp) at The New York Times

- **Company:** The New York Times
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $85/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-26
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorktimes/jobs/4733369005

## Job description

The [mission](https://www.nytco.com/mission-and-values/) 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.

Wirecutter strives to be the most trusted product recommendation service on the internet. We obsessively test and report on thousands of items each year to recommend the best of everything. Our goal is to save you time and eliminate the stress of shopping, whether you’re looking for everyday gear or gifts for loved ones. We work with total editorial independence. That means nothing appears on the site as a recommendation unless our writers and editors have deemed it the best through our rigorous reporting and testing. Wirecutter was founded in September 2011 and acquired by The New York Times Company in October 2016. Wirecutter is mission-driven and reader-supported; learn more about us here.

## About the Role

Wirecutter is looking for a strategic and operationally oriented partnerships leader who is passionate about driving performance-based results that provide the best buying experience on Wirecutter Picks. The Director, Commerce Partnerships reports directly to the Executive Director, Commerce and is the team leader responsible for business development, partnerships and affiliate operations.  You will emphasize building career development plans through active mentorship of the team, and working across the organization to achieve our goals and priorities. This role is open to remote hiring. This is a temporary role running from September 2026 - May 2027.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the strategic development of Wirecutter’s affiliate revenue growth strategies to meet EPC targets and diversification goals, and manages important strategic partners.
- Stay up to date with industry insights to advise the Executive Director in identifying opportunities that impact revenue growth strategy and goals.
- Partner with Data Insights, Product, and Editorial leadership to identify and implement action plans against headwinds and growth opportunities.
- You serve as the strategic and operational partner to the Deputy Editors around coverage of tentpole moments and sale events.
- You will foster Wirecutter’s relationships across agencies and networks and further our status as the gold standard in commerce content.
- You will partner with the Executive Director to implement career development plans and mentor direct reports to develop and retain a high-performance team.
- Attend affiliate conferences throughout the year.

Basic Qualifications:

- 10+ years of professional experience with an emphasis on client services, business development and/or partnerships.
- 4+ years experience in a business facing affiliate marketing role is required.
- A track record for growing revenue targets and implementing new revenue strategies valued at a minimum of 8 figures, with experience in financial management e.g. forecasting against goals and budgets, revenue growth, and profitability.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong relationships with merchant, agency, and network partners in the affiliate space.
- Proficient knowledge of attribution models and tracking methodologies across device types and the major affiliate networks.
- Experience communicating with and presenting to senior executives, and translating company priorities into actionable goals for teams.
- Demonstrated history fostering and sustaining a diverse and inclusive team; expertise in mentorship and team leadership.

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The hourly rate of base pay for this role is: $85—$85 USD

Candidate Use of GenAI Tools:

We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

If you’re an engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available [here](https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal).

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants, click [here](https://nytco-assets.nytimes.com/2020/06/NYT_Applicant_Privacy_Policy.pdf).

Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through [The New York Times careers site](https://www.nytco.com/careers/). The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.

If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the [Federal Trade Commission](https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) or your [state attorney general](https://www.naag.org/our-work/center-for-consumer-protection/consumer-file-a-complaint/).

## About The New York Times

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The New York Times is a global media organization dedicated to independent journalism, seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.  
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: NYT)  
- **Headquarters**: New York City, USA  
- **Founded**: 1851  
- **Founders**: Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones  

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: News media, journalism, digital publishing  
- **Target customers**: B2C – curious readers worldwide, both print and digital subscribers  
- **Mission**: “To seek the truth and help people understand the world” [nytco.com](https://www.nytco.com/mission-and-values/)  

## Products & Services
- **The New York Times (Print & Digital)**: Core daily newspaper and digital subscription offering news, opinion, and analysis; includes a paywall with tiered access.  
- **NYT Games**: Word games, puzzles, and interactive content (e.g., Wordle, Spelling Bee, Crossword).  
- **NYT Cooking**: Recipe database, cooking guides, and meal‑planning tools.  
- **Wirecutter**: Product review and recommendation service (owned by The Times).  
- **The Athletic**: Sports‑focused subscription news site (acquired in 2022).  
- **NYT Audio**: Podcasts, narrated articles, and audio journalism.  

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Publicly traded on the NYSE under ticker **NYT**; market cap fluctuates with the stock (not provided in the search results).  
- **Key Metric**: Over **150 million readers reach the Times each month** across all platforms [nytco.com](https://www.nytco.com/careers/job-listings/).  
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Ochs‑Sulzberger family controls the company through a dual‑class stock structure, ensuring editorial independence. Institutional investors include Vanguard, BlackRock, and others.  
- **Growth Signals**:  
  - Digital subscription base continues to grow, with millions of paid subscribers.  
  - Expansion into new product verticals (Games, Cooking, Audio, Sports).  
  - Reported from more than **170 countries and territories in 2024** [nytco.com](https://www.nytco.com/our-culture/).  
  - Strong brand trust and loyalty driving recurring revenue.  

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand trust & legacy**: Over 170 years of independent journalism with a commitment to impartiality and integrity.  
- **Large, engaged subscriber base**: High‑quality, paid audience that advertisers value.  
- **Diversified revenue streams**: Subscriptions, advertising, and ancillary products (Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, The Athletic).  
- **Dual‑class ownership**: Protects editorial independence from short‑term market pressures.  
- **Data‑driven product innovation**: Machine learning, data science, and engineering teams optimize reader experience and personalization.  

## Strategic Focus
- “Become the essential subscription for every curious person seeking to understand and engage with the world” [nytco.com](https://www.nytco.com/careers/job-listings/).  
- Drive digital subscription growth and reduce reliance on print advertising.  
- Expand the product portfolio beyond news (games, cooking, audio, sports).  
- Invest in technology, data analytics, and AI to improve content discovery and reader engagement.  
- Maintain journalistic excellence and global reporting footprint.  

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Values of Independence, Integrity, Curiosity, Excellence, Respect, and Collaboration. Emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and employee development [nytco.com](https://www.nytco.com/our-culture/).  
- **Work policy**: Primarily office‑based in New York City, though some flexible arrangements exist; roles range from fully on‑site to hybrid.  
- **Notable perks**: Career development programs (e.g., Newsroom Fellowship, Local Investigations Fellowship, Times Corps), vibrant employee communities, global benefits, and a strong commitment to employee well‑being [nytco.com](https://www.nytco.com/careers/).  
- **Engineering/Product culture**: Data scientists, software engineers, and product designers work together to build best‑in‑class digital experiences. The company encourages curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.  

## Sources
1. [nytco.com - About Us](https://www.nytco.com/about-us/)  
2. [nytco.com - Careers](https://www.nytco.com/careers/)  
3. [nytco.com - Our Culture](https://www.nytco.com/our-culture/)  
4. [nytco.com - Job Listings](https://www.nytco.com/careers/job-listings/)  
5. [nytco.com - Mission and Values](https://www.nytco.com/mission-and-values/)

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