New York Times

Video Producer, Interesting Times, Opinion

New York Times$80K — $90K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of practical video or audio journalism experience
  • Fluency with Adobe Premiere Pro and/or ProTools
  • Research skills for preparing and structuring longform narrative and ideas interviews
  • Experience booking interviews and producing on tight deadlines
  • Familiarity with YouTube and social video strategy

Responsibilities

  • Regularly pitch unique ideas for guests and episode topics
  • Assist in executing a creative vision for storytelling across formats
  • Research, preinterview, and script full episodes
  • Build episode structures with senior producers on timely ideas
  • Produce and edit audio and video content, including shorts and full episodes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
Full Job Description
New York Times Opinion is seeking a video producer to work on Interesting Times, the podcast hosted by columnist Ross Douthat. Candidates should possess an enthusiasm for heterodox ideas on politics, technology, culture, and religion. You should relish the opportunity to showcase voices in the conservative landscape in sophisticated and surprising ways. This will be a highly collaborative role and will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, primarily: creatively scripting and producing video intros, making original and inventive vertical videos and clips using a variety of media assets, fluency in post-production video editing, researching, and pitching. The formats can vary widely - from long-form interviews to vertical videos - but the constant is the driving curiosity and range that defines Interesting Times. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: • Scripts, and produces intros, clips, and vertical video essays with multimedia assets (sourcing photo, graphics, and archival audio and video), ensuring proper use and attribution. • Assists in strategies to grow audiences and engagement across platforms • Directs host and guests in the studio or field • Occasionally researches pre-interviews, and helps script full episodes, with guidance from more senior producers and editors • Works with editors and senior producers to build a structure for episodes around ideas that are timely and relevant • Writes show copy and headlines as needed • Supports YouTube thumbnail production • Books and schedules guests and recordings as needed • Demonstrates 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 of Interesting Times. Basic Qualifications: • Intellectual omnivore with interests in politics and political culture, and curiosity to explore other topics • 5+ years of practical video experience • Experience sourcing archival, stills, and graphics • Fluency with Adobe Premiere ProExperience with YouTube and social video strategy • Experience booking interviews, writing prep documents and interview questions, producing on tight deadlines • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, deadlines, news judgment and time-management • Demonstrated success in creating innovative content under pressure • Thrives on adapting to a changing media environment • Experience working with talent Preferred qualifications: • Familiarity with the conservative intellectual and media landscape • Experience with longform narrative and ideas-driven interviews • Podcast video experience • Knowledge of the changing social media landscape as it relates to video This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-019601 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $80,952.15-$90,000 USD 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, 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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The New York Times Company is an American mass media company that publishes the The New York Times newspaper. The company also owns other media outlets such as The New York Times International Edition, The New York Times Book Review, and The New York Times Magazine. The New York Times Company is also involved in digital media, owning websites such as NYTimes.com, Cooking, and Wirecutter. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in New York City.
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