News Technology Specialist, Video

News Technology Specialist

The New York Times is continuing to expand its video journalism and is looking for a News Technology Specialist to support the Video department’s technical workflows, resources, tools, and technology. The role involves working closely with video journalists, producers, and editors on a daily basis to troubleshoot operational and technical issues, train them on post‑production systems, and assist in the adoption of new tools.

This is a Wednesday–Sunday role (12pm‑8pm weekdays; 10am‑6pm weekends) and a hybrid position based in New York City with regular office attendance as directed by the department.

• Troubleshoot and solve technical issues with video technology, including software, cameras, lenses, and audio equipment.
• Execute technical work with live video as needed, assisting in live and pre‑recorded shoots and live streams.
• Assist with booking and ensuring quality control on feeds and remote interviews.
• Make recommendations and identify best practices that improve overall production.
• Reset studios over the weekend for Monday morning.
• Support weekend equipment and media requests.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and commitment to the mission of seeking the truth.
• Report to the Manager of Video Production Technology.

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving experience with technical production issues in a high‑pressure digital video environment.
• Knowledge of systems for ingesting, transcoding, exporting, uploading, and archiving video.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• General IT skills, including a solid understanding of networking and cloud systems.

• Experience supporting cloud video production technology and workflows.
• Experience building Morgt templates.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

The annual base pay range for this role is $‑$113,000 USD. For U.S. roles, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage;
Flexible Spending Accounts; a company‑matching 401(k) plan; paid vacation; paid sick days; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional development programs.

For roles outside the U.S., further benefit information will be provided during the interview process.

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, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other 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)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation should email reasonab

This position is represented by the News Guild of NY.

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