Full-Time

Senior Producer

Vertical Video, Opinion Shows

The New York Times

The New York Times

10,001+ employees

Subscription-based digital and print journalism

Compensation Overview

$140k - $160k/yr

+ Bonus + Restricted Stock

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Some remote work flexibility per departmental guidelines; regular office attendance in NYC.

Category
Creative Production
Required Skills
Management
Journalism
Graphic Design
Requirements
  • 8+ years producing digital news videos
  • 3+ years managing direct reports
  • Broad knowledge of current events and news
  • Deep curiosity about video habits and users and platforms
  • Familiar with digital storytelling formats
Responsibilities
  • Guide reporting, approve casting, frame and advance stories
  • Edit scripts and re-writes
  • Provide notes in edit and rough cut stages
  • Creative ideation and visual invention
  • Review, critique stories
  • Ensure smooth production with clear deliverables and deadlines
  • Guide and encourage producers to work to their maximum potential
  • Produce original video and experiment with new video formats
  • Manage the work of a team of journalists and editors
  • 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, Opinion Shows
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience in production, including editing, shooting and field production
  • Excellent writing, editing and communication skills

The New York Times provides digital and print news across politics, business, technology, culture, and more for a global audience. It earns revenue from recurring subscriptions for digital and print editions and from online advertising, including sponsored content. It enhances value with subscriber services like NYT Cooking and other offerings, delivered through a digital platform, newsletters, and mobile apps. Its goal is to deliver trusted information and insightful analysis at scale while expanding its digital reach and subscriber value.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1850

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