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. 

Job Description

The New York Times is looking for a Studio Manager with deep experience in digital video production to manage our New York City-based news video studio, and to serve as the lead cinematographer for our New York City-based news video shoots.

As Studio Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing both the technical logistics of newsroom studio shoots as well as collaborating with journalists on their look and feel—particularly for podcast videos and reporter videos.

You are a strong cinematographer and video production technician with extensive experience crafting news video with high standards for visual aesthetics, and extensive experience operating video, lighting, and audio equipment, and experience coordinating a video studio. In addition, you are capable of and passionate about helping The New York Times develop our visual aesthetic in both studio and location settings.

You must see collaboration as central to your work, and will provide strategic guidance on how to visualize stories, working closely with producers, reporters, video and audio engineers, and editors to support our creative vision. 

This position is based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead cinematographer for in-studio shoots

• Drive the continuing aesthetic evolution of our video, ensuring our style is fresh and distinct, and that our individual franchises feel differentiated

• Oversee video studio and all associated equipment, including determining when equipment should be repaired or replaced

• Inform and help determine the equipment vision and budget, and procure equipment on as-needed basis

• Train and supervise local freelance staff to support in-studio shoots

• Troubleshoot issues with studio and remote equipment, and identify solutions

• Identify and ensure the implementation of best practices for video and evolve daily operations as necessary

• Maintain up-to-date style and technical guides

• Coordinate among multiple video production teams to ensure resources are being shared efficiently and appropriately, and that objectives are being executed under deadline

• 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 the director of operations and strategy for Video

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience operating cameras for professional news video shoots

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with multi-camera studio and remote production in professional digital, livestreaming, and/or broadcas