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Editor – Hard Fork

Editor – Hard Fork

CompanyThe New York Times
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA, New York, NY, USA
Salary$150000 – $175000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 7+ years experience in audio, video production and editing.
  • Experience in tech coverage and conversational/chat formats.
  • Highly skilled at every aspect of editing — from structuring an episode, pacing and line editing.
  • Experience in a weekly publishing cadence.
  • Proven ability to foster an inclusive, diverse and innovative environment.
  • Experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Hosts and Executive Producer to set editorial agenda, guide thinking and discussion around coverage planning, set goals for the show, including video strategy.
  • Collaborate with production teams to successfully cast, pre-interview and book guests, story edit the episodes for audio and video (including full YouTube episodes and short form social videos), with an eye toward story selection, framing and structure, collaborate with the production and composer teams to ensure music library and use of tape elevates each episode.
  • Collaborate with podcast video team members to develop workflows across both mediums, collaborate with the audience team on understanding and growing our audience.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with Times journalists on the tech desk.
  • You will report to the Executive Producer and manage a team of producers, guiding and supporting their growth, assessing their performance and providing feedback.
  • Help guide the prep process, edit preps and scripts in collaboration with host and producers. Drive the production of the episode forward, setting deadlines and directing and delegating workload, while communicating with team leadership, perform final edit of the episodes, anticipate challenges in stories/episodes and proactively solve them.
  • 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.
  • Create an environment where people can successfully engage in rigorous collaborative work.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of YouTube video strategy preferred.