Business Affairs Manager

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The mission 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. About the Role We are looking for a Business Affairs Production Manager which is a critical liaison, managing the contractual and compliance aspects of creative productions. The Advertising team creates branded content for the gamut of The New York Times's advertisers. Our work takes many forms — reported articles, documentary style videos, animations, photo essays, social posts, podcasts, interactive data visualizations, event activations, and Newsroom sponsorships. It ranges from unbranded reportage to branded profiles focusing on our partners' products, services, or people. This is a New York City based position, where you will report directly to the Director of Business Affairs at our HQ location in a hybrid fashion. Responsibilities: Liaison between creative teams, Business Affairs, Finance and third-party production vendors Administer and negotiate content provider and other services agreements and releases for a variety of production disciplines (video, photography, illustration, audio, non-celebrity talent, etc) using company provided templates Summarize, communicate and assess contractual obligations with multiple teams (Program Management, Finance, etc.) Help manage issues related to copyright, trademark compliance and licensing Flag potential legal, compliance or third-party rights considerations and, under guidance of Director, provide solutions to advise teams on next steps Help with clearance of third-party content, including researching rights holders and securing permissions to use Oversee the administration, management and tracking of contract life cycles through to final execution and payment Update applicable status information in enterprise procurement software, team shared drives or other trackers Ensure that third-party production partner payments adequately reflect agreed upon terms Perform ad-hoc administration and operational tasks and occasional special projects Work with internal creative partners to track third-party content provider expenses to overall program production budget Ensure all content provider agreements accurately reflect agreed-upon positions with client agreements Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications: 3 or more years of experience in business affairs, contract management and contract negotiations with an emphasis in advertising and content production with an established publisher, online media publication, or ad agency Knowledge of licensing, intellectual property, rights and clearances and digital content distribution Experience communicating across multiple seniority levels including Program Management, Finance and Production teams Experience creating efficiencies by refining and improving processes and workflows Experience working with third-party vendors or production companies on complex productions Preferred Qualifications: 3-4 years of experience Working knowledge of Google Suite REQ-019604 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $80,000 - $100,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. 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 . 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. 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