Senior Producer, Reporter Video

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 continuing to expand its video journalism, identifying compelling visual stories across the depth and breadth of our report. We showcase the expertise of Times journalists on-camera, share urgent news updates, produce on-the-ground reporting, pioneering Visual Investigations, and video podcasts.

We are looking for a Senior Producer to work on our Reporter Video team, a multi-disciplinary team of video journalists creating groundbreaking, short-form digital journalism. You are a team leader who works autonomously to identify critical stories, vet reporting, and structure powerful videos featuring NYT journalists both on and off platform. An experienced journalist with a track record of making sound editorial decisions is essential. Experience working on news, features, enterprise and investigative projects is an asset.

You're a strong people manager, thoughtful storyteller and excellent collaborator. You'll serve as a go-to resource for colleagues, providing editorial guidance and constructive feedback, and must be comfortable enforcing deadlines and working in a fast-paced newsroom. This role will require working with desks across the newsroom and requires an effective communicator.

This is a Tuesday - Saturday role and a hybrid position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Build on existing Reporter Video formats and foster experiments with new video concepts and strategies.

• Lead story development and story edits.

• Support and guide script writing and visual approaches for effective short form videos.

• Review, assign and provide feedback on stories.

• Oversee production across multiple projects.

• Guide interviews and shoots as needed.

• Manage video journalists on the team.

• Deepen integration with coverage desks through strong relationships, serving as a connective bridge to video leadership.

• Collaborate and coordinate on weekend breaking news coverage.

• 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.

• This role reports to the senior executive producer, Reporter Video.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years producing digital news videos.

• 4+ years experience managing video journalists.

• Broad and in depth experience in digital or broadcast news.

• Demonstrated deep command of a variety of visual devices including original footage, motion graphics, and archival footage.

• Understanding of mainstream and emerging social channels.

• Understanding of Times standards of journalistic excellence and truthfulness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.

• Expert knowledge of current events in the US and internationally.

• Familiar with digital storytelling formats.

• Flexibility to work extended hours.

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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—$170,000 USD

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