Senior Producer, Reporter Video

About the role

The Senior Producer will work on the Reporter Video team, a multi-disciplinary team creating short‑form digital journalism. Responsibilities include leading story development, guiding script and visual approaches, overseeing production, managing video journalists, and collaborating across desks. The role supports the Times’ mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.

Responsibilities

• Build on existing Reporter Video formats and foster experiments with new video concepts and strategies.
• Lead story development and story edits.
• Support and guide script writing and visual approaches for effective short‑form videos.
• Review, assign and provide feedback on stories.
• Oversee production across multiple projects.
• Guide interviews and shoots as needed.
• Manage video journalists on the team.
• Deepen integration with coverage desks through strong relationships, serving as a connective bridge to video leadership.
• Collaborate and coordinate on weekend breaking news coverage.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years producing digital news videos.
• 4+ years experience managing video journalists.
• Broad and in‑depth experience in digital or broadcast news.
• Demonstrated deep command of a variety of visual devices including original footage, motion graphics, and archival footage.
• Understanding of mainstream and emerging social channels.
• Understanding of Times standards of journalistic excellence and truthfulness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of current events in the US and internationally.
• Familiar with digital storytelling formats.
• Flexibility to work extended hours.

Benefits

• Variable pay (annual bonus, restricted stock) for U.S. roles.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).
• Company‑matching 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development programs.

Pay

The annual base pay range for this role is between $145,000 - $170,000 USD.

Schedule

This is a Tuesday - Saturday role and a hybrid position based in New York, requiring regular attendance in the office four days each week, with some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.