Studio Engineer , NY

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.

The New York Times audio team is seeking a Studio Engineer to work across current and future shows and products in the Audio and Podcast Video portfolio. The Studio Engineer will help manage our state-of-the-art production studios, provide tech support for hosts, show producers and editors, in addition to New York Times reporters and contributors, and help integrate video workflows into established audio production spaces.

This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

• Provide studio and general audio/video tech support to show teams
• Engineer in-person, remote, and field recordings as needed, designing tailored recording solutions on a per tapings basis
• Serve as the primary point of diagnosis and resolution for studio and production-workflow issues, anticipating and addressing problems before they escalates
• Prep, sync, and mix audio files for different formats, maintaining quality standards
• Oversee audio and video inventory, deploy to remote guests as needed, and train users on best practices
• Contribute to the development of changing formats and workflows, particularly video podcasting
• Organize audio and video media ingest across platforms and stakeholders
• Manage studio calendar when needed
• Help configure new studios and partner in ongoing improvements and updates to recording locations
• Maintain studio cleanliness, atmosphere, and organization

This position may require availability outside of stated hours.

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.

You will report to the Technical Operations Manager.

• 5+ years of production experience required – podcast, broadcast, or video production environment preferred
• Proficiency in Pro Tools required, experience with Adobe Premiere preferred
• Working knowledge of computer networking and studio signal flow
• Knowledge of different VoIP softwares such as Google Hangouts, Zoom, and Riverside.fm
• Familiarity with different file formats and media asset management tools
• Experience maximizing audio quality for video products, including lavs, portable rigs, etc.

• Comfortable working with high profile talent
• Preference to candidates who have experience with video recording, editing, and systems design
• Ability to quickly, calmly and creatively troubleshoot complex issues under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail, with good organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and autonomously
• Proficiency with Apple computers
• Believes in the New York Times' mission and is dedicated to being part of our innovation and growth
• Able to uphold the existing editorial standards of The Times

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$110,000 - $120,000 USD

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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