Best suited to candidates with 8+ years of experience in audio or video journalism, working in a tech-focused newsroom environment.
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Original posting from Thenewyorktimes via Greenhouse
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
The New York Times is hiring a Senior Producer to work on our weekly tech show, Hard Fork. We're looking for someone with experience covering tech and working on chat shows, who can bring Hard Fork to life for our audio and video audiences, including social and full length videos.
You have a refined understanding of podcast and video journalistic production (research, prep, scripting, recording, script editing, post-production and publishing). We're looking for someone with a deep understanding of podcast video and social trends, who can take an innovative and adaptive approach to video formats, techniques and YouTube strategy.
This is a hybrid position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
Work with Shows and Technology desk leadership to develop and execute on the ambitions of a new show
Work with hosts and guests in studio, booking and pre-interviewing guests and prepping hosts
Write interview questions, research, fact-check and collaborate on scripting
Produce full interviews in audio and video from start to finish
Make recommendations about length, format and tone before and during production
Cut episodes on a tight deadline, with technical proficiency and with minimal oversight
Consistently pull tape to shape a coherent and compelling conversation, using music, footage, b-roll, graphics and archive materials as needed
Receive and incorporate edits
Collaborate with the Audience team on show publishing strategies and social clips, including producing original social videos and brainstorming social copy.
Pitch and develop different forms of short-form vertical video storytelling that expand the reach of the show
Work with engineer to finalize technical aspects of the show
Must be able to handle the pressure of newsroom deadlines and juggle multiple projects at any given time
Must be open to experimenting with new ideas
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 Executive Producer, Hard Fork
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years of journalism experience in audio or video.
Strong editorial judgment with a passion for podcast video.
Confidence and command to direct and produce the show's hosts
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news gathering and investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage schedules and deadlines
The ability to edit quickly and accurately with Adobe Premiere or ProTools
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Canon video camera systems and the ability to shoot video in the field and in-studio.
General knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for third-party and acquired visuals.
Experience working in video podcasts
Strong interest in tech coverage
Strong communication skills and ability to work across audio and video, keeping all stakeholders (hosts, producers, engineers) informed, even under tight deadlines.
The ability to make quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting
Willingness and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
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The annual base pay range for this role is between $124,979 and $152,000.
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.
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