Testing Logistics Coordinator, NYT Wirecutter
About the Role
Wirecutter is looking for an experienced, organized, and collaborative testing logistics coordinator to help run our Long Island City test spaces and support newsroom-wide testing. As part of the Testing Logistics team, you will make our rigorous product testing possible. You will also make our journalists' work more efficient, with a focus on keeping products, schedules, and test spaces moving smoothly across teams and projects.
You will work with the Manager, Test Space and Testing Logistics and the Deputy Director of Editorial Operations and Testing to prioritize and execute on all testing across the newsroom. This will include managing calendars, testing set-ups and breakdowns, and test-space usage for teams across Wirecutter. You will help maintain and improve our editorial systems and playbooks for testing. Additionally, you will be a key point of contact and consultation for journalists planning testing in our LIC facilities, remotely, and at offsite locations. You'll also help manage testing budgets and relationships and scheduling with contractors and suppliers. You'll help forecast future needs — spaces, processes, equipment, and budget — to achieve Wirecutter's testing and journalism goals.
You will be New York-based.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and execute on testing projects in our Long Island City testing facility, remotely, and at offsite locations, such as labs
Work with journalists on day-to-day logistics for their testing, including schedules, supplies, test plans, set up, and break down
Manage test product purchasing, including tracking shipments, inventories, reconciling transactions and budgets, and ensuring policy compliance
Ensure adherence to all legal and safety requirements around testing are met and documented
Work frequently with video and photo teams on visual and creative projects that involve testing or test spaces
Collaborate with the editorial operations and creative teams to document and iterate on our testing processes, develop new team and newsroom workflows, optimize communication and visibility around all testing, and lead trainings
Plan and facilitate special testing projects and initiatives, including our paid tester program, public testing events, or outside media appearances related to testing
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.
You will report to the Deputy Director, Editorial Operations & Testing, Wirecutter
Basic Qualifications:
2 or more years of experience in a product testing, inventory, or project management-based role
Experience creating and maintaining internal systems, processes, and databases, especially inventory tracking
Experience juggling various priorities, assignments, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Airtable, Slack, Miro, and other project and database management tools
Experience managing a production, studio, or similar workspace with projects or events to coordinate
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with product testing or reviewing products
REQ-020500
Additional Compensation and Benefits:
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, employee stock purchase 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 annual base pay range for this role is between:
$80,000—$90,000 USD