Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at The New York Times. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here. At The New York Times, we are providing unmatched creative expertise, purpose-driven marketing, and a platform to connect with audiences everywhere great stories are told. During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an advertising sales professional and complete tasks that replicate the work they do every day. You’ll learn key skills in client research, communication, and project management. We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options!

Skills you will learn and practice:
Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Research
Presentation Skills
Verbal Communication
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Reading Comprehension

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at The New York Times. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario
Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
Your role
  • You are working as a client services representative at The New York Times (NYT). 
  • You play an important role in driving revenue for NYT by selling ad space to potential NYT clients for our print products, but most importantly, for the digital NYT news media platform. 
Your goal
  • You will get experience contacting potential clients (cold calling/cold emailing) to discuss ad opportunities. This will require researching a potential client's business and then using some of that information to craft an email to inspire them to explore advertising with NYT.
  • You will also get some experience with the initial planning stages of the proposal process, where you will prepare an agenda for an internal NYT meeting, which would kickstart the preparation and submission of an actual client proposal.

Reviews

Over 2250
5 Star Reviews
"I can recommend the following advantageous features of The New York Times' Virtual Experience program that participants could find appealing and could be featured on the homepage: Participants may find the program's delivery of thought-provoking and informative content to be particularly valuable, as it offers a better comprehension of stories, tr..."-- Student from Auburn University at Montgomery
"The part I have enjoyed the most was the simulation of a meeting with the team, to which I had to pretend I was talking."-- Student from My institution is not listed
"I really loved that i dived into practical tasks infused with insightful theory, all wrapped in a beautifully designed package.I also liked that there were presented samples for tasks. I believe this will be useful in the workplace! Great course!"-- Student from My institution is not listed
"It was incredibly useful to understand what it might be like to participate in a Client Services team at The New York Times - to use research, communications, and project management skills in a realistic context and to contribute to business development initiatives."-- Student from Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales
"I loved the practice email, it is an area that is so important in this business, so it was fun to practice!"-- Student from Michigan State University
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