Jr. Video Production Coordinator, NYT Cooking
Apply NowCompany: New York Times
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.
About the Role
New York Times Cooking is looking for a versatile production coordinator to support our vertical video operation for our on-and-off-platform audiences. This role will work closely with our social editors to ensure successful and efficient production of videos for NYT Cooking. This role will track production budgets, support workflow development and be responsible for coordinating and booking freelancers. The Jr. Production Coordinator will upkeep production calendars and ensure that timelines are kept and deadlines are met. This role will report to the Video Operations Manager.
Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
REQ-018160
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$80,952.15-$82,000 USD
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. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
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Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
About the Role
New York Times Cooking is looking for a versatile production coordinator to support our vertical video operation for our on-and-off-platform audiences. This role will work closely with our social editors to ensure successful and efficient production of videos for NYT Cooking. This role will track production budgets, support workflow development and be responsible for coordinating and booking freelancers. The Jr. Production Coordinator will upkeep production calendars and ensure that timelines are kept and deadlines are met. This role will report to the Video Operations Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with social editors to assign and coordinate production for platform-specific social videos, including hands & pans videos, for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other emerging social platforms
- Coordinate video assignments to producers, recipe developers and freelance editors
- Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, onboarding, invoicing and budgeting.
- Work closely with the video operations manager to help develop, upkeep and implement workflow across the video and social video teams
- Support day-to-day operations for videos in production
- Support, build and maintain production calendars and timelines using Airtable.
- Partner with social editors to develop production plans that are efficient, effective and follow proper process and workflow.
- Support managing data and video archives.
- Assist with equipment sourcing, scheduling and deliveries for studio and on-location shoots.
- Assist with uploading and publishing of vertical video assets, as needed
- Ensure necessary legal and invoicing contracts with video talent/locations are secured
- Make recommendations and identify best practices that will improve our overall production process
- 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.
- This role reports to Video Operations Manager, NYT Cooking
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience creating digital video for a social platform
- Highly organized and comfortable with managing budgets and invoices
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and basic knowledge of video editing
- Must have an understanding of video production equipment needs and operation
- Must be able to make quick decisions under deadline in a newsroom settings
- Must have strong editorial news judgment and knowledge of the digital food/cooking landscape
Preferred Qualifications:
- A passion for cooking and the mission of The New York Times
- Familiar with Instagram, TikTok and emerging video trends
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
REQ-018160
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$80,952.15-$82,000 USD
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. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.