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New York, New York, United States
Onsite
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The Metro desk at The Times is seeking a creative, knowledgeable and collaborative Senior Producer for its video journalism. Metro's journalism spans fast-moving breaking news, enterprise and investigations on a range of beats, from politics and education to transportation and criminal justice. We bring the issues of New York and its surrounding tri-state region to readers around the world, with deeply-reported narratives and unexpected tales.
You will bring a passion for news, a commitment to fast, authoritative coverage of breaking and developing stories, and the news judgment to identify enterprise stories and exclusives. An experienced video journalist and a manager, you'll help broaden Metro's coverage in a range of video formats. You are a talented storyteller and strong people manager who is passionate about breaking news, live journalism and enterprise.
Metro is known across the newsroom for its collegial culture. You'll work closely with Metro editors and reporters, and build strong relationships across the newsroom — especially Video and Photo — and partner with Metro leadership to shape and drive coverage. You'll bring an innovative, collaborative approach to motivating and inspiring teams to scale video on the desk and deliver fast-turnaround and ambitious work.
You will oversee everything from live streams and news clips to enterprise projects and Reporter Video, managing a team of video journalists to execute on each of those priorities. Your sharp visual and editorial skills will ensure that the right stories are assigned. Before videos are published onsite and on social media, you will ensure that they meet the editorial standards, style and quality of the Times.
This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
You will drive innovative, exclusive video coverage across a range of video formats, from short-form live-blog updates to Reporter Videos featuring Times journalists, enterprise stories and columns, and occasional field deployments.
You will manage and help hire video journalists on the desk.
You will help colleagues assess whether a story is suited to video and whether it should be told primarily or exclusively in that format, and mentor them as they develop their video storytelling skills.
You will lead story development and story edits.
You will review, assign and provide clear feedback on video productions.
You will support and guide script writing and visual approaches for effective short-form video.
You will oversee production across multiple projects.
You will guide interviews and shoots as needed, both in studio and field.
You will work with Metro and Video leadership to develop new video approaches and editorial strategies for the desk.
You will coordinate breaking news coverage with Video's Daily News and The Times's Live team, which produces real-time updates and analysis.
You will work with the Editor, Video Training to identify coaching opportunities for on-camera and shooting skills.
You will oversee the production of social content and off-platform video.
You will draw ideas from a range of video sources, including wire services, UGC, eyewitness video, archival footage, motion graphics, and originally-shot footage.
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.
You will report to the Metro editor.
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years experience producing digital news videos.
4+ years experience managing video journalists or newsroom teams.
Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, assessing and verifying video from a range of sources.
Expert knowledge of digital storytelling formats.
Understanding of mainstream and emerging social channels.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
Expert knowledge of current events with advanced level experience covering breaking news stories in New York and experience covering news in the eastern United States.
Experience overseeing geolocation and UGC verification work.
Experience developing and editing visual material for social platforms.
Flexibility to work extended hours and some weekends.
Able to meet and make quick decisions under deadlines and to adapt to change in a daily, unpredictable news environment.
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Additional Compensation and Benefits:
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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