Senior Multimedia Producer — NYC Podcast Extensions Lead

The New York Times; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking a Senior Multimedia Producer in New York City to lead the conception, production and evolution of social video, newsletters and live events for Serial's NYC-focused podcast extensions. You will work with Serial producers, NYT video, social and marketing teams, and freelancers to create ambitious, audience-driven storytelling that translates reporting into visual formats.

The role requires strong production skills, the ability to shoot and edit, and a track record of

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in digital video and multimedia storytelling.
• Proven ability to conceive and deliver social video series that engage across platforms.
• Hands-on production skills: scripting, directing talent, field production, editing short-form video.
• Experience collaborating with editorial, audience, marketing and visual teams.
• Comfort using analytics and platform tools to interpret performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial vision and production strategy for podcast extensions.
• Develop platform-specific social video concepts (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).
• Oversee end-to-end production of social videos from pitching to publishing.
• Independently shoot and edit straightforward pieces when needed.
• Work with Metro desk and editors to identify stories for extensions and alignment with core podcast.
• Hire and direct freelance videographers, editors, designers; may supervise staff later.
• Develop newsletters and written extensions for distinctive formats.
• Partner with events to design live or virtual experiences.
• Define success metrics with NYT Audience; track performance across platforms.

Skills

Digital video production

Social content creation

Multimedia storytelling

Scripting

Directing talent

Field production

Editing short-form video

Editorial collaboration

Analytics & platform tools

Tools

TikTok

Instagram

YouTube

Internal dashboards

Job description

The New York Times is seeking a Senior Multimedia Producer in New York City to lead the conception, production and evolution of social video, newsletters and live events for Serial's NYC-focused podcast extensions. You will work with Serial producers, NYT video, social and marketing teams, and freelancers to create ambitious, audience-driven storytelling that translates reporting into visual formats.

The role requires strong production skills, the ability to shoot and edit, and a track record of