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Senior Multimedia Producer/ SVJ, Serial

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

About the role

Senior Multimedia Producer leading the conception, production and evolution of Serial Productions extensions (social video, newsletters, live events) in collaboration with The New York Times Metro desk, focused on NYC-based storytelling and visual language for social-first formats.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the editorial vision and production strategy for all extensions to the podcast, including social video, newsletters and live or virtual events.
  • Develop platform-specific social video concepts (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) translating the show's reporting and characters into compelling visual storytelling.
  • Oversee end-to-end production of social videos, from pitching and scripting through shooting, editing, sound design, approvals and publishing.
  • Be able to independently shoot and edit straightforward social video pieces when needed, while primarily commissioning work from NYT video teams and freelancers.
  • Work with the Metro desk, Serial producers and reporters to identify stories suitable for extensions and ensure alignment with the core podcast.
  • Hire, manage and direct freelance videographers, editors, designers and other collaborators; may supervise staff producers or associates over time.
  • Develop newsletters and other written extensions with Serial staff to reflect reporting and perspective in distinctive formats.
  • Partner with events and live journalism teams to design and produce live or virtual experiences reflecting Serial's editorial sensibility.
  • Work with the NYT Audience team to define success metrics, track performance and incorporate data into strategy.
  • Run experiments in format, tone, length and distribution to learn what resonates while maintaining editorial standards.
  • Ensure extensions adhere to NYT and Serial guidelines around fairness, accuracy, ethics and visual/audio standards.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative and creatively adventurous culture on the Serial team and across partner desks.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the value of journalistic independence and commitment to the mission to seek the truth.
  • Report to the Executive Editor, Serial Productions.

Qualifications

  • Experience (typically 4+ years) producing digital video, social content and multimedia storytelling, ideally in a news, documentary or narrative audio environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to conceive, produce and deliver compelling and unique social video series or campaigns that grow and engage audiences across platforms.
  • Strong hands-on production skills, including scripting, directing talent, field production and working with editors on visual and audio cuts, as well as the ability to shoot and edit short-form social video.
  • Experience collaborating with editorial, audience, marketing and visual teams on cross-platform projects.
  • Comfort working with analytics and platform tools (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and internal dashboards) to interpret performance and inform decisions.

Skills

Required:digital video productionsocial video scripting and directionshooting and editing short-form social videocross-functional collaboration

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.
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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