Supervising Video Producer, NYT Wirecutter

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. Itu2019s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. Itu2019s 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 itu2019s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that itu2019s worth paying for. Wirecutter is seeking a supervising producer to lead a team of editors and producers in developing videos for publication across Wirecutter's site and social platforms. This person will be a key part of our team focused on expanding our video journalism, developing new series and storytelling formats to bring journalists' recommendations to viewers on all platforms. This is a role for someone with a strong managerial background and a thoughtful vision for Wirecutter's long-form video strategy. You're enthusiastic about leading a team, energized by Wirecutter's rigorous testing and exhaustive product reviews, and eager to help develop entertaining videos that share recommendations, teach viewers how to better use products, and highlight journalists' personalities and extensive testing methods. You will drive the overall long-form video strategy, steering a team of producers and editors to expand the reach of Wirecutter's video journalism. You will oversee the development of new video series and franchises, approve video projects and pitches, and provide review notes and feedback to video team members. This position is editorial and creative but also requires people management and building sustainable workflows and production processes to ensure the video team hits deadlines and produces entertaining, well-structured videos. You're also familiar with video analytics and how to use them to inform new story development. The role is based in New York, and you'll produce shoots both remotely and at Wirecutter's Long Island City office. Responsibilities: + Lead Wirecutter's long-form video strategy to grow and engage audiences + Manage video editors and producers, ensuring the team reaches growth goals + Develop the creative vision of Wirecutter's videos and video series, refining existing shows and developing new ones, too + Oversee all video edits, providing insightful review notes and helping shape storytelling from pitch to publish + Architect and hone production calendars and workflows, ensuring team members' tasks are clear and workloads are balanced + Evangelize best practices to the editorial teams, providing video direction to the newsroom and inspiring collaboration across departments + Occasionally produce your own shoots, scripting and editing videos and coordinating with journalists and other on-camera talent + Work closely with the creative team and motion graphics designers to develop graphics packages and video design guidelines + Collaborate with New York Times teams and other partners to increase the reach of Wirecutter's journalism + Report actionable insights on off-platform performance and best practices to stakeholders across the company + 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 + Perform related work as assigned + This role reports to the Social Video Manager, NYT Wirecutter Basic Qualifications: + 10+ years of relevant experience producing editorial video for a publication or media company + Experience managing teams and a deep interest in supporting individuals' career goals + Experience driving video strategy and a proven track record of launching successful new video series for major media companies + Deep knowledge of social-first content creation, video production processes and media management + Excellent editorial judgment + Comfort using analytics tools and parsing data to track video performance + Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite Preferred Qualifications: + An eye for design, typography, and modern aesthetics + Familiarity with rights and clearances for obtaining audio and third-party footage/music + Familiarity with journalistic standards and willingness to learn Wirecutter's mission and methodology REQ-019267 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $100,000 u2014 $125,000 USD The New York Times Company is committed to being the worldu2019s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)u2019s Know Your Rights Poster is available here (. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. 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Created: 2025-12-03