Taxonomy Manager

We’re looking for a talented professional to join our Data & AI group and help reshape the way we categorize the content of The Wall Street Journal and other media content.

As a Taxonomy Manager, you will collaborate in designing, implementing, and evaluating a taxonomy system that fits the unique content of our publications. You’ll work with our Editorial, Product and Engineering teams to ensure it fits our business needs. Together with a dedicated team of Data Scientists, you will support the development of the content categorization models tailored to the taxonomy. The ultimate aim is to build a taxonomy framework that is sustainable, adaptable, and beneficial to our Newsroom today and in the future.

We’re looking for someone who has hands-on experience in taxonomy structures and can clearly communicate the benefits and impacts of any proposed change. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams within a large organization will be essential. You should be comfortable advocating for new processes and gaining support from diverse groups.

You will report to the Director, Extraction.

You Will:
+ Clearly identify and communicate when a topic should be added, removed, or modified within the taxonomy.

+ Implement the changes in the taxonomy system, ensuring proper tagging and classification rules are updated accordingly.

+ Provide well-defined guidelines and deliver clear, actionable feedback on taxonomic decisions to the Newsroom.

+ Support the team’s Director establishing a strategic vision for how the taxonomy will evolve and expand

+ Work with our Engineering, Editorial and Product teams on the rollout of taxonomy changes and ensure accurate metadata tagging choices are made

+ Establish a communication channel with our technology vendor to fix bugs

You Have:
+ Relevant experience in a taxonomist or information architect role OR be able to speak to a large scale taxonomy project from beginning to end that you played a lead role in

+ Knowledge of the importance of a good taxonomy in a media company and its impact on products from automated data reports to personalization to how users discover our content and everything in between

+ A strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with solid evidence of managing projects that drive commercial success.

+ The ability to navigate a large organization and build strong cross-functional working relationships across different teams (Newsrooms, Product, Engineering, RevOps, etc)

+ Demonstrable experience in getting buy-in for new processes from numerous stakeholders

+ Experience with software relevant to creating taxonomy, with passion for learning and discovery new tools and AI-related technologies

+ Ability to work to tight deadlines and to high quality standards.

+ Knowledge of digital marketing principles preferred

+ Positive outlook on change and a flexible approach to the work environment and structure.

+ An openness to different views and opinions and an appreciation for team diversity.

**Benefits**:
**Our Benefits**

+ Comprehensive Insurance Plans

+ Retirement Benefits

+ Family Care Benefits

+ Sodexo Meal Vouchers

+ Subscription Discounts

+ Employee Referral Program

+ Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs

LI-Hybrid

Business Area: Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:
Non-Union role

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