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Senior Producer / SVJ, Shows

The New York Times· Producing
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New York, NY$125k - $152kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Producer to work on The New York Times weekly tech show, Hard Fork, overseeing audio and video production for on-air and social formats, including in-studio and field work, with a focus on innovative video formats and YouTube strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Shows and Technology desk leadership to develop and execute on the ambitions of a new show
  • Work with hosts and guests in studio, booking and pre-interviewing guests and prepping hosts
  • Write interview questions, research, fact-check and collaborate on scripting
  • Produce full interviews in audio and video from start to finish
  • Make recommendations about length, format and tone before and during production
  • Cut episodes on a tight deadline, with technical proficiency and with minimal oversight
  • Consistently pull tape to shape a coherent and compelling conversation, using music, footage, b-roll, graphics and archive materials as needed
  • Receive and incorporate edits
  • Collaborate with the Audience team on show publishing strategies and social clips, including producing original social videos and brainstorming social copy
  • Pitch and develop different forms of short-form vertical video storytelling that expand the reach of the show
  • Work with engineer to finalize technical aspects of the show
  • Must be able to handle the pressure of newsroom deadlines and juggle multiple projects at any given time
  • Must be open to experimenting with new ideas
  • 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, Hard Fork

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of journalism experience in audio or video.
  • Strong editorial judgment with a passion for podcast video.
  • Confidence and command to direct and produce the show's hosts
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news gathering and investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage schedules and deadlines
  • The ability to edit quickly and accurately with Adobe Premiere or ProTools

Skills

Required:Editorial judgmentDirecting/producingScripting and interview prepVideo editing
Nice to have:Field and studio shooting

Benefits

  • Variable pay such as annual bonus and restricted stock (dependent on role)
  • 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
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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