Job Description

Job Description

If The Daily began a revolution in daily news podcasts, how should NYT Audio approach the next wing of programming? By working with desks such as Food and Culture, Sports and Obits, you will be part of a growing team of Times Audio producers answering that question.

We are looking for passionate audio storytellers well versed in the world of NYT audio to help craft the stories that push our ambitions forward. You are highly organized, self-directed and enterprising, and able to think through complex ideas that translate into immersive, must-listen audio stories. You have a strong work ethic, are detail-oriented, approach challenges with curiosity, and thrive in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

You will be working across a portfolio of programming, focused on coordinating and executing all aspects of production across both new and established shows. With support from an editor and brainstorming companionship from your fellow producers, you will be responsible for working directly with Times journalists, pitching ideas, scripting, editing, identifying and pulling the best tape and assembling and scoring episodes in Pro-Tools.

Responsibilities:

* Produce full pieces of audio stories from start to finish, including research, booking, recording in the field and/or studio, cutting tape and mixing audio.

* Assisting with directing hosts and guests in the studio and remote locations.

* Work with editorial figures from both the audio team and New York Times desks.

* Manage an editorial calendar, juggling immediate priorities and longer-term ambitions.

* Collaborate with the audience development director and New York Times desks to dream up creative ways to reach a new audience via social media and other channels.

* Upload episodes on and off The New York Times platforms.

Skills:

* 3-5 years experience in audio production.

* Fluency in audio editing, ideally using Pro Tools.

* A passion for narrative storytelling

* Experience in building complex long-form narratives in audio.

* Comfortable directing and cutting two-ways.

* Ability to think creatively about how to make smart audio shows that will get listeners hooked.

* Ability to quickly problem solve in structure & tape

* Willingness and ability to use data to inform decisions.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Well-developed and adaptive cultural competence and emotional intelligence.

* Experience in a deadline-driven environment.

* Proven understanding of music scoring and sound design techniques and strategies

* Eagerness to create the best work possible.

This position is represented by the News Guild of NY

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