Creative Video Producer (TEMP)

The New York Times; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,635 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking a Creative Video Producer for a temporary hybrid role based in New York City. You will help deliver high-quality branded video content aligned with the NYT’s commitment to independent journalism.

Responsibilities include brainstorming concepts, leading pitches, managing production schedules, and serving as the primary pre-sale client contact while collaborating with production vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years in film production.
• Experience managing client relationships in a production context.
• Deep understanding of commercial film production and editing.
• Field and line-producing experience for branded content or commercial work.
• Proven track record in creative execution and performance.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Experience leading creative processes from concept to launch.
• Familiarity with Editorial, Legal, Risk Management, and Finance teams.
• Knowledge of social-media and branded-content landscape.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm high-quality video concepts across budgets in response to RFPs.
• Lead concepting and creation of video pitches with bids and treatments.
• Execute concepts with production vendors post-sale.
• Oversee schedules and approvals of rough cuts to final cuts with clients and post teams.
• Serve as primary client-facing contact in pre-sale, communicating ideas and proposals.
• Draft and negotiate contracts; manage invoicing and release forms.
• Ensure projects maximize value at each production stage and manage budgets.
• Support journalistic independence and NYT mission.

Skills

Film production

Client relationships

Business sense

Field & line-producing

Creative execution

Multi-project management

Concept to launch

Editorial/Legal/Risk/Finance collab

Digital media workflows

Branded content know-how

Education

BFA, BA, or MA in TV/film/communications/journalism/advertising

Job description

The Creative Video Producer is a temporary hybrid position based in New York City. The role supports T Brand Studio’s mission to deliver high‑quality branded video content that reflects the New York Times’ commitment to independent journalism.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm creative, high‑quality video concepts at a range of budgets in response to RFPs.
• Lead concepting and creation of video pitches—including bids and treatments in the pre‑sale phase.
• Execute creative video concepts in collaboration with internal and external production vendors after the sale.
• Lead video production schedules, approval of rough cuts and final cuts in collaboration with clients and post‑production teams.
• Serve as the primary client‑facing contact in the pre‑sale phase, communicating complex video ideas and proposals, crafting correspondence, and managing scope.
• Draft and negotiate contracts; maintain invoicing, release‑form documentation and other reporting.
• Ensure projects maximize value at every stage of production and identify opportunities to keep budgets desirable.
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and commitment to the New York Times mission.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of film production experience.
• Experience managing and maintaining client relationships.
• Business sense and intimate knowledge of all aspects of commercial film production and editing.
• Field and line‑producing experience for branded content or commercial production.
• Track record in creative execution and performance.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Experience leading the creative process from concept to launch.
• Familiarity working with Editorial, Legal, Risk Management, and Finance teams.
• Experience in digital‑media workflows and technology.
• Knowledge of the social‑media and branded‑content landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

• BFA, BA, or MA in TV, film, communications, journalism, or advertising.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly base pay: $52–$65 USD. Variable earnables such as an annual bonus and restricted‑stock may apply. Benefits for U.S. employees include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

The New York Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits and accommodations are provided as required by law.

We provide reasonable accommodations under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants seeking accommodations for the application or interview process should email [e-mail].