Producer, The Headlines

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom The New York Times Full time

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**:
Producer, The Headlines

Location: London

The New York Times Audio team is building on the success and journalism of “The Daily” to bring more of our audio reporting to our audiences everyday. The Producer will play an important role in “The Headlines,” a daily morning news show for Times subscribers. You’ll be part of an international team of producers and audio editors who use the journalistic rigor and power of The Times’ unique reporting to deliver the top stories through distinct writing and a sound-rich, audio experience.

The Producer must have a keen understanding of the news and be skilled in writing for audio with an ear for clarity and logical sequencing of ideas. This role requires you to have a sense of how to find the best tape that enriches and advances a story, and you should have experience working within a newsroom setting on tight and ever-changing deadlines. Also core to the role is experience directing a host and producing two-way interviews that can quickly extract what the news is, why it matters and how it fits into larger storylines.

Main responsibilities:
- Producing a daily newscast that publishes at 6 am EST.- Drafting scripts that move in and out of tape with clarity, active voice, and in a way that eliminates repetition and propels the story forward- Anticipates needs of the show and is resourceful in executing it- Pulling and logging tape from a multitude of sources (press conferences, live events, etc.)- Researching, prepping, transcribing and cutting interviews with reporters for clarity, concision, pacing and context.- Responding to breaking and evolving news with a sense of urgency and curiosity- Monitoring the news cycle to help make story selections alongside the team- Employing editorial judgment that’s reflective of Times mission of independent journalism- Adhering to quick turnaround deadlines and exercising calm under pressure- Welcoming and soliciting feedback, incorporating editorial notes quickly, working collaboratively and coming up with creative solutions when disagreements arise- Working with editor to coach and direct host in studio- Anticipating challenges in stories and proactively solving for them as well as identifying creative solutions when something isn’t working- Filling in as host when needed, recording on deadline, incorporating live direction from editor and ongoing feedback on voicing and delivery- Significant experience in journalism- Experience in live news- Knowledge across multiple disciplines such as politics, business, science, etc.- Proficiency with audio editing software, like ProTools- Experience writing news scripts in an audio format- Ability to work independently and quickly in a fast-paced and collaborative environment- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Experience in a deadline-driven environment- Some hosting experience preferred- Well-developed and adaptive cultural competence and emotional intelligence- Believes in The New York Times’ mission of independence and is dedicated to being a part of our innovation and growth- Committed to upholding the editorial standards of The Times

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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