Senior Producer, Reporter Video (Culture and Lifestyle)

The New York Times Video department is looking for a Senior Producer to work on our Reporter Video team, a multi-disciplinary team of video journalists creating groundbreaking, short-form journalism. The team identifies compelling stories and brings the depth and breadth of our news report onto our site and other platforms through video that features the expertise of our world-class journalists. You should be an experienced manager and team leader who works autonomously to identify critical stories from our culture and lifestyle desks. You have deep knowledge of culture, awareness of internet discourse and have a track record of making sound editorial decisions. 

The job requires the ability to structure powerful video both on and off platform. This role is for someone with a refined understanding of video production and storytelling, including video editing, shooting, writing for narration and social copy, and a clear sense for how to creatively use graphics and animation to illustrate complex ideas.

We’re looking for a thoughtful story editor 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. An effective communicator, you are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues reviewing and reporting on topics ranging from film, music, television, art, books and fashion to travel and real estate.

This is a hybrid position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office each week.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drive innovative Reporter Video delivering on a range of formats

• Build and strengthen relations with colleagues on the culture and lifestyle desks

• Lead story development and story edits 

• Review, assign and provide feedback on productions

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

• Oversee production across multiple projects

• Guide interviews and shoots as needed

• Foster experiments with new video approaches and editorial strategies

• Manage video journalists and editors

• 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 a senior executive producer, Reporter Video

Basic Requirements:

• 8+ years producing digital video journalism 

• 4+ years experience managing video journalists

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

• Proven track record managing direct reports.

• Demonstrated deep command of a variety of video sources, including wire services, UGC, archival footage, motion graphics, and original footage.

• Understanding of mainstream and emerging social channels.

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills

• Experience developing and editing visual material for social platforms

• Expert knowledge of culture and lifestyle news and enterprise, with experience in a newsroom. 

• Familiar with digital storytelling formats.

• Flexibility to work extended hours

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