Lead Editor, The Interview: Shape Compelling Chats

The New York Times Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Restricted stock

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

The New York Times Company is seeking an experienced editor for the show, to help shape editorial selection, writing and structure in collaboration with the executive producer. You will be a versatile interviewer partner, able to balance free-wheeling conversation with focused, scripted moments while guiding hosts to their best work.

Based in New York City with in-office four days a week and some remote flexibility, you will lead a small team through multiple episodes each week, maintaining

Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience in audio or video production, including several as an editor.
• Highly skilled at every aspect of editing.
• Experience working with and coaching hosts.
• Experience overseeing soup-to-nuts audio or video production.
• Experience navigating a newsroom environment and solid news judgment.

Responsibilities

• Edit episodes, with attention to pacing, framing, clarity, tone, structure and visual continuity and storytelling
• Give final sign-off on episodes and social clips
• Collaborate with the executive producer and hosts on setting editorial agenda and guest selection
• Help guide the prep process with a team of talented producers to ensure episodes have clarity of thought, logical sequencing of ideas and are structured for maximum impact, while also leaving room for the best part: the surprises that come in actual conversation
• Know how to guide a host during an interview, when things don't go as planned and the carefully prepared script needs to be thrown out the window
• Set production schedules and drive production for a small team that is always making several episodes at once
• Communicate notes and feedback to hosts and producers clearly, directly, quickly and compassionately
• Work closely with producers to help them do their best work on deadline while they juggle their many responsibilities
• Anticipate challenges in episodes and proactively solve them
• On occasion, be able to respond to breaking news moments with a sense of urgency, while staying true to the longform, in-depth, conversational identity of the show.
• Exercise calm under pressure and motivate the team
• Be a true partner for the executive producer
• May have input into staffing decisions and will be required to assess performance and provide feedback to staff
• Welcome feedback, incorporating editorial notes quickly, working cooperatively and coming up with creative solutions when disagreements arise
• Employ editorial judgment that's reflective of Times mission of independent journalism
• 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.

Skills

Editing

Host coaching

Newsroom experience

Audio/video production

Editorial judgment

Job description

The New York Times Company is seeking an experienced editor for the show, to help shape editorial selection, writing and structure in collaboration with the executive producer. You will be a versatile interviewer partner, able to balance free-wheeling conversation with focused, scripted moments while guiding hosts to their best work.

Based in New York City with in-office four days a week and some remote flexibility, you will lead a small team through multiple episodes each week, maintaining