The New York Times
Vice President, Government Affairs
$280K–$320K
New York, NY +2 · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 7, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
Washington, DC
New York, NY - Experience
- 15+ years in government relations or legislative advocacy.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
About the job
Leads The New York Times’ government relations and public policy strategy, representing the company before policymakers and regulators and advancing its policy interests.
What you'll do
- Set and execute government affairs and public policy strategy; develop positions and advocate for legislation, regulatory guidance, and policy frameworks.
- Represent the company and build relationships with policymakers, officials, industry groups, and coalitions; manage external lobbying and public affairs resources.
- Monitor policy developments, brief leadership, coordinate cross-functional responses, and oversee lobbying disclosure compliance.
What they ask for
- 15+ years of experience in government relations or legislative advocacy.
- Experience working with federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including summarizing complex issues and policies into advocacy points and strategies.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of policy issues relevant to a global news organization, including press freedom, intellectual property, data privacy laws, and market competition.
- Experience managing external lobbying firms, public affairs consultants, and outside counsel; relationships with policymakers, interest groups, or industry peers.
Pay
$280,000 — $320,000 USD (base salary)
AI focus
No AI work is stated; the posting asks candidates not to use GenAI to generate substantive application or interview content.
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