What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Editor, The Run-Up position at New York Times?
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Note for US based roles: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.
Job Description
"The Daily'' led a revolution in the narrative news podcast space. Now, NYT Audio is seeking to broaden its reach inside the newsroom. As part of that, we recently brought back our politics show, The Run-Up. Heading into the 2024 presidential election, we are looking for a senior editor to help guide and craft its ambitious future. You will be joining as the team looks to turn the show into an essential listen during this huge moment in the newsroom and country.
The editor will be a thought leader on the show and must have a keen understanding of politics as well as a desire to challenge the conventional ways of engaging it. The editor will work closely with the host and show producers to determine episode ideas and guests, and to define our angle. You will help to lead to every aspect of pre- and post production - from pitching to booking to scripting to line editing through to publish. The result should be must-listen audio programming.
Responsibilities:
- Direct, train and produce NYT journalists who are new to audio, and may also manage producers.
- Guide the production of stories and programming from conception to completion, including structuring interviews and conversations, scripting, studio and field direction and final edits, and strengthen them in the post-production editing process by paying close attention to clarity, sequencing, pacing, and scoring.
- Develop ongoing relationships with reporters and editors across the newsroom to identify and grow new voices for audio first stories, in particular engaging deeply with the Politics and National desk, with The Times' 2024 political coverage and the competitive landscape.
- Manage an editorial calendar, juggling immediate priorities and longer-term ambitions.
- Provide editorial feedback to producers and help guide their growth in collaboration with the audio leadership team.
- Work with leadership to coordinate calendars & workflows.
- Make effective recommendations and participate in decision-making regarding staffing decisions.
Basic Qualifications:
- 7 years experience in audio production.
- 2 years of story editing experience.
- Fluency in audio editing, ideally using Pro Tools.
- Experience in developing and directing audio hosts, including those new to the medium.
- Experience in building and editing structured conversations in audio.
- Experience writing and editing sharp and compelling scripts.
- Strong editorial judgment & obsessed with the finer details of editing, from stray breaths to music cues lining up just right.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Able to identify when a recording isn't going as planned and diagnoses problems with edits that aren't working, identifying solutions and effectively articulating those notes to producers.
- Can communicate notes & feedback clearly and compassionately.
- Proven understanding of music scoring and sound design techniques and strategies.
- Well-developed and adaptive cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
- Willingness and ability to use data to inform decisions.
- Experience in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to think creatively about how to make smart audio shows that will get listeners hooked.
- Ability to pivot quickly in a fast changing, experimental setting where requirements will shift and goal posts constantly move.
- Believes in The New York Times' mission and dedicated to being a part of our innovation and growth.
- Eagerness to create the best work possible and work collaboratively.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $135,000.00 and $150,000.00.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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 New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
As of February 28th, we have changed the application system for jobs in Engineering, Product, Design, Program Management, Data Insights and Wirecutter groups.
For job openings in those areas, please go here (https://boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorktimes/) **.
Help shape the future of The New York Times
Whether it's bringing new truths to light through reporting, optimizing products and formats to deliver a world-class digital and app experience, or analyzing data to better understand how we can best serve our readers, Times employees are part of a growing, unified team that is driven to build the best destination for journalism in the world.
That's always been the case, but it is especially so today. In a time of uncertainty we've provided information and guidance to help readers navigate daily life - whether it's understanding health risks or getting advice on staying sane and productive at home.** This would not be possible without our journalists, data scientists, marketers, designers, engineers, project managers and many, many more.
Home to world-class talent
To create journalism and supporting products that stand apart, we must recruit the finest talent in the world. Journalists, data designers, videographers, agile marketers, art directors, and many others, we're looking for people at all stages of their careers to bring different perspectives and practices to our teams. Together, we can make our journalism more insightful, meaningful and essential to the daily lives and understanding of people around the world.
Employee-driven benefits
If you see a job opening here that might be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid parental leave and much more.
If you are an active employee at The New York Times or any affiliates, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Find Internal Jobs". Thank you!
Note for US based roles: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.
Job Description
"The Daily'' led a revolution in the narrative news podcast space. Now, NYT Audio is seeking to broaden its reach inside the newsroom. As part of that, we recently brought back our politics show, The Run-Up. Heading into the 2024 presidential election, we are looking for a senior editor to help guide and craft its ambitious future. You will be joining as the team looks to turn the show into an essential listen during this huge moment in the newsroom and country.
The editor will be a thought leader on the show and must have a keen understanding of politics as well as a desire to challenge the conventional ways of engaging it. The editor will work closely with the host and show producers to determine episode ideas and guests, and to define our angle. You will help to lead to every aspect of pre- and post production - from pitching to booking to scripting to line editing through to publish. The result should be must-listen audio programming.
Responsibilities:
- Direct, train and produce NYT journalists who are new to audio, and may also manage producers.
- Guide the production of stories and programming from conception to completion, including structuring interviews and conversations, scripting, studio and field direction and final edits, and strengthen them in the post-production editing process by paying close attention to clarity, sequencing, pacing, and scoring.
- Develop ongoing relationships with reporters and editors across the newsroom to identify and grow new voices for audio first stories, in particular engaging deeply with the Politics and National desk, with The Times' 2024 political coverage and the competitive landscape.
- Manage an editorial calendar, juggling immediate priorities and longer-term ambitions.
- Provide editorial feedback to producers and help guide their growth in collaboration with the audio leadership team.
- Work with leadership to coordinate calendars & workflows.
- Make effective recommendations and participate in decision-making regarding staffing decisions.
Basic Qualifications:
- 7 years experience in audio production.
- 2 years of story editing experience.
- Fluency in audio editing, ideally using Pro Tools.
- Experience in developing and directing audio hosts, including those new to the medium.
- Experience in building and editing structured conversations in audio.
- Experience writing and editing sharp and compelling scripts.
- Strong editorial judgment & obsessed with the finer details of editing, from stray breaths to music cues lining up just right.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Able to identify when a recording isn't going as planned and diagnoses problems with edits that aren't working, identifying solutions and effectively articulating those notes to producers.
- Can communicate notes & feedback clearly and compassionately.
- Proven understanding of music scoring and sound design techniques and strategies.
- Well-developed and adaptive cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
- Willingness and ability to use data to inform decisions.
- Experience in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to think creatively about how to make smart audio shows that will get listeners hooked.
- Ability to pivot quickly in a fast changing, experimental setting where requirements will shift and goal posts constantly move.
- Believes in The New York Times' mission and dedicated to being a part of our innovation and growth.
- Eagerness to create the best work possible and work collaboratively.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $135,000.00 and $150,000.00.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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 New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
As of February 28th, we have changed the application system for jobs in Engineering, Product, Design, Program Management, Data Insights and Wirecutter groups.
For job openings in those areas, please go here (https://boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorktimes/) **.
Help shape the future of The New York Times
Whether it's bringing new truths to light through reporting, optimizing products and formats to deliver a world-class digital and app experience, or analyzing data to better understand how we can best serve our readers, Times employees are part of a growing, unified team that is driven to build the best destination for journalism in the world.
That's always been the case, but it is especially so today. In a time of uncertainty we've provided information and guidance to help readers navigate daily life - whether it's understanding health risks or getting advice on staying sane and productive at home.** This would not be possible without our journalists, data scientists, marketers, designers, engineers, project managers and many, many more.
Home to world-class talent
To create journalism and supporting products that stand apart, we must recruit the finest talent in the world. Journalists, data designers, videographers, agile marketers, art directors, and many others, we're looking for people at all stages of their careers to bring different perspectives and practices to our teams. Together, we can make our journalism more insightful, meaningful and essential to the daily lives and understanding of people around the world.
Employee-driven benefits
If you see a job opening here that might be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid parental leave and much more.
If you are an active employee at The New York Times or any affiliates, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Find Internal Jobs". Thank you!
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