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. 

Job Description

About the Role

To help us do this essential work, we are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager, who will implement recruiting strategies to identify creative candidates for The New York Times. 

This role is a 6-month fixed-term contract and hybrid position based in London, with regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain full-cycle and high volume recruiting 

• Source, identify and interview high potential candidates

• Provide guidance and insight to management to help attract, retain and develop top talent

• Is a trusted and credible partner who anticipates needs and proactively recommends solutions

• Lead and implement the recruiting process by gaining an understanding of client needs and their goals

• Advise hiring partners on our DEI strategies, ensuring they’re implemented and followed

• Cultivate relationships with senior leadership to build trust and support alignment on recruiting strategies

• Develop and maintain an ongoing pool of candidates through strategic sourcing and research with a purposeful eye on diversity of candidate pools; including identifying relationships with external pipeline organizations

• Gains a deep understanding of how The New York Times works and scan for trends internally and externally in the marketplace which affect pools

• 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.

• This role reports to the Director Talent Acquisition, International 

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience working in high-volume and full-cycle recruitment

• Recruiting experience in a corporate environment across multiple departments

• Experience with an (ATS) applicant tracking system

• Experience recruiting across multiple countries and cultural understanding

• Proficiency in Google Suite or comparable platform

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of international employment laws and regulations

• A commitment to diversifying teams and leading equitable hiring practices

• Exceptional client service & relationship management skills and ability to collaborate with a range of different styles

• Ability to work on numerous within multiple timezones

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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 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 [email protected].  Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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