Senior Multimedia Producer/ SVJ, Serial

The role

The Senior Multimedia Producer will lead the editorial vision and production strategy for social video, newsletters, and live events accompanying a new bi-weekly narrative podcast. This person will develop platform-specific video concepts and oversee end-to-end production to grow the audience for Serial.

What you will do

• Lead editorial vision and production strategy for podcast extensions
• Develop platform-specific social video concepts for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Oversee end-to-end production of social videos from pitching to publishing
• Independently shoot and edit short-form social video pieces
• Work with Metro desk and Serial producers to identify stories for extensions
• Hire, manage and direct freelance videographers, editors, and designers
• Develop newsletters and written extensions
• Partner with events teams to produce live or virtual experiences
• Work with the Audience team to track performance and incorporate data into strategy
• Run experiments in format, tone, length and distribution

Required qualifications

• 4+ years experience producing digital video, social content and multimedia storytelling
• Ability to conceive, produce and deliver social video series or campaigns
• Strong hands-on production skills including scripting, directing talent, and field production
• Ability to shoot and edit short-form social video
• Experience collaborating with editorial, audience, marketing and visual teams
• Comfort working with analytics and platform tools

Nice to have

• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience hiring, directing and giving constructive feedback to freelance or staff colleagues
• Excellent communication, organization and time-management skills
• Deep familiarity with, and enthusiasm for, Serial's work and The New York Times's audio journalism
• Experience producing content specifically about New York City or similar large metropolitan contexts
• Background in podcast or audio production
• Experience developing live or virtual events tied to audio or video projects
• Familiarity with The New York Times newsroom, standards and workflows

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 the truth and helps people understand the world through independent journalism. Serial Productions collaborates with The New York Times Metro desk to launch narrative podcast projects.