Daniel Wittenberg
About Daniel Wittenberg
Daniel Wittenberg serves as Product Manager II for Access and Messaging Systems at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2021. With a background in marketing and product management, he has contributed to various initiatives across multiple NYT products.
Current Role at The New York Times
Daniel Wittenberg serves as Product Manager II for Access and Messaging Systems at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has expanded the adoption of access and messaging systems across various NYT products, including News, Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. His work focuses on enhancing user engagement and streamlining access to content.
Previous Positions at The New York Times
Wittenberg has held multiple positions at The New York Times prior to his current role. He worked as a Marketing Manager for Testing & Optimization from 2017 to 2018, and as an Associate Product Manager for Customer Journey from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as Product Manager for Algorithmic Targeting from 2020 to 2021. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in product management and marketing strategies.
Education and Academic Background
Daniel Wittenberg studied at Wesleyan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in College of Social Studies from 2012 to 2016. He also attended The Bronx High School of Science from 2008 to 2012. During his time at Wesleyan, he engaged in various roles, including Writing Tutor and Marketing and Programming Intern, which helped develop his skills in communication and marketing.
Internship Experience
Wittenberg gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as an Ad Products Intern at The New York Times in 2016, and as a Knowledge & Influence/Capital Markets Intern at The Heron Foundation in 2015. These internships provided him with insights into marketing and product management within reputable organizations.
Contributions to Access Initiatives
In his current role, Wittenberg has aligned business and editorial stakeholders for significant access changes, including the implementation of open access for coronavirus content. He also architected a full-stack platform that enables marketing campaigns across NYT sites and apps, demonstrating his ability to integrate technical solutions with marketing needs.