Senior Producer, Reporter Video

The role

A Senior Producer will lead a multi-disciplinary team of video journalists to create short-form digital journalism. The role involves identifying stories, vetting reporting, and structuring videos featuring NYT journalists.

What you will do

• 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.
• Collaborate and coordinate on weekend breaking news coverage.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and mission.

Required 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

About the company

The New York Times seeks to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism. The company focuses on high-quality journalism across print, audio, digital, and app platforms.