Director, Licensing, Nyt Wirecutter

The New York Times Company

New York, NY, United States
Base: $160,000-$180,000 usd; bonus/equity: annual ...
On-site
10+ years licensing experience
Brand partnership management
Contract negotiation skills
Wirecutter is seeking a Director of Licensing to build and scale its licensing business grounded in brand strength and journalism

Job Summary

  • Wirecutter is seeking a Director of Licensing to build and scale its licensing business grounded in brand strength and journalism.
  • The role requires setting the licensing strategy, managing vendor relationships, and developing new products that expand Wirecutter's footprint.
  • Candidates must partner closely with editorial leadership to ensure all programs respect editorial independence and safeguard reader trust.

Matching Summary

Wirecutter is seeking a Director of Licensing to build and scale its licensing business grounded in brand strength and journalism.

Salary

Base: $160,000-$180,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and restricted stock eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years licensing experience
  • Brand partnership management
  • Contract negotiation skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic roadmap development

Nice-to-have

  • Comfort operating in ambiguity
  • Strong communicator and relationship builder
  • Reader-first mindset commitment
  • Deep curiosity about media landscape
  • Inclusive team culture building

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in licensing or brand partnerships
  • Proven track record of growing licensing businesses
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams on contracts
  • Ability to translate goals into operational plans

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter