The New York Times is developing a video show that aims to transform the journalism our newsroom does every day for a new audience. We are seeking an experienced producer to lead the day-to-day editorial and production work of the show, while helping the team develop and refine formats that serve our journalism and audiences.
You will work closely with reporters, editors, hosts and production colleagues to shape stories from idea through publication. You will set a high bar for accuracy, storytelling and craft; help the team experiment with new approaches to video; and ensure the show's formats can evolve as we learn what resonates. This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong news judgment and production instincts with the ability to guide a team and bring ambitious ideas to life.
This is an in-office position based in New York City, with regular attendance four days a week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:- Lead the editorial and production process for a video show, from story selection and development through filming, editing and publication.
- Work with Shows leadership, reporters and editors to shape coverage, identify strong stories and translate newsroom journalism into compelling video.
- Help develop, test and refine formats and visual approaches, balancing creative experimentation with consistent execution.
- Manage a team of producers
- Guide producers, editors, hosts and other collaborators on story structure, scripts, visuals and overall episode craft.
- Manage production schedules and an editorial calendar, balancing breaking news and immediate priorities with planned stories and longer-term development.
- Review work for accuracy, clarity and quality; give timely editorial feedback and coach team members in their development.
- Coordinate with audience, programming and social teams to support distribution and reach audiences across platforms.
- Contribute to staffing and freelance needs as the show's production evolves.
- 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.
- 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 Director of Development
Basic Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience producing or editing journalism for video, audio or digital platforms.
- 3+ years of experience managing or leading a production team.
- Strong news judgment and a track record of shaping accurate, engaging journalism for digital audiences.
- Extensive experience with daily news. Live production a plus.
- Experience taking stories from idea through production and publication, with the ability to guide both editorial and craft decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Strong collaboration, communication and feedback skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment.
- Understanding of social platforms and how audiences discover and engage with video journalism.
Preferred Experience:- Experience developing or evolving a video series, show format or recurring editorial product.
- Experience producing breaking news, features and enterprise journalism for video.
- Familiarity with a range of video elements, such as original footage, wire services, user-generated content, archival material and motion graphics.
- Experience working with hosts, reporters, editors and production teams to shape stories for video.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, and flexibility to work extended hours or some weekends when news demands.
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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.
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$145,000-$175,000 USD
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