The New York Times
Senior Producer, Opinion Video
$140K–$160K
New York, NY · Senior · Full-time · Posted Feb 9, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years producing digital news videos; 3+ years managing direct reports.
About the job
Lead original reporting and production for Times Opinion’s enterprise video team, creating digital journalism and guest essays for YouTube and other platforms.
What you'll do
- Guide story development, reporting, casting, scripting, editing, and review through production.
- Produce original video, experiment with formats, and ensure clear deliverables and deadlines.
- Manage and coach journalists and creative editors, providing editorial guidance and feedback.
What they ask for
- Broad knowledge of current events and news.
- Familiarity with digital storytelling formats.
- Hands-on production experience, including editing, shooting, and field production.
Nice to have
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Deep curiosity about video habits and use.
Pay
$140,000 — $160,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
YouTube
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