Senior Producer, Reporter Video (Culture and Lifestyle)

Lensa; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa seeks a Senior Producer for the New York Times Video department to lead a team of video journalists focusing on culture and lifestyle content. This hybrid role requires deep knowledge of video production and editorial skills, with responsibilities ranging from story development to video editing. The position demands strong communication skills and the ability to manage and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience producing digital video journalism.
• 4+ years managing video journalists.
• Command of various video sources including wire services and UGC.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovative Reporter Video across various formats.
• Lead story development and oversee video production.
• Provide editorial guidance and feedback.

Skills

Video Editing

Storytelling

Communication

Job description

Senior Producer, Reporter Video (Culture and Lifestyle)

Senior Producer, Reporter Video (Culture and Lifestyle)

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, New York Times, is seeking professionals in New York, NY. Apply via Lensa today!

The mission (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

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 (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) 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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The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$145,000 — $170,000 USD

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal) .

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [e-mail]. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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