Analyst, Publishing and Production
The New York TimesNew York, NYPosted 11 April 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, Mission or Department Overview
The New York Times is looking for a part-time Developer/Analyst to support the research and development of the primary infrastructure for our critical publishing and production operations. You will maintain essential in-house applications and workflows such as SAM, PAM, TAS, eShape, and Commercial Print. You will play an important part in ensuring these systems integrate with our broader production environment.
You will research new technologies and concepts while collaborating with your teammates on architecture, design reviews and code reviews. We ask that you are a focus on building quality code and reliable systems that directly support our manufacturing processes. You will work with internal colleagues and contracted third-party developers to create specifications and manage JIRA tickets for application features.
Responsibilities:
Develop core applications that support publishing and production operations across multiple in-house systems
Enhance internal platforms, including:
Setup and Monitoring (SAM): Manages package planning, truck routing, and real-time monitoring of newspaper conveyor systems
Press Analytics and Monitoring (PAM): Tracks and assigns press runs across production facilities
Time and Attendance System (TAS): Calculates and manages weekly hours across multiple union groups with complex labor rules
Electronic Shape (eShape): Schedules and manages weekly mailroom staffing and shift planning
Manage development work using tools such as JIRA, ensuring delivery and understanding of project goals
Develop technical documentation and user guide for our systems
Provide training and support to end-users to ensure successful adoption of new features and system updates
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent professional experience.
10+ years of software engineering and development experience.
Experience with GitHub for version control.
Experience developing client-server applications using PowerBuilder and Oracle.
Proficiency in JavaScript, MySQL, and working within Windows and Linux environments.
Proficient in SQL and Excel for data management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in printing plants and a knowledge of printing processes.
Experience in Systems Analysts, specifically bridging the gap between user needs and technical implementation.
Experience building and maintaining documentation for complex legacy and modern systems.
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The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$95
$105 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 basi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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