The mission (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) 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 is continuing to expand its video journalism, identifying compelling visual stories across the depth and breadth of our report. We showcase the expertise of Times journalists on-camera, share urgent news updates, produce on-the-ground reporting, pioneering Visual Investigations, and video podcasts. We are looking for a Video Production Coordinator to support our news video studio operations in New York City. You will work closely with cinematographers, video journalists, and producers on a daily basis to set up, facilitate, and strike our video studio productions. You will also support the management and organization of our video equipment as well as our video studios, including maintenance, organization, and scheduling. You have expertise in the technical aspects of video production, a strong knack for problem solving, and experience in a high-pressure, fast-moving digital news video environment. You need to be an effective communicator, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once and work with a wide array of team members. This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: + Support The Times’s video studio and equipment operations, including video productions, equipment and scheduling. + Troubleshoot production and equipment issues as they arise. + Support the organization and inventory of our equipment and make recommendations on the Unit’s needs for the year, always with an eye towards keeping the department at maximum cost-efficiency. + Support the technical work associated with live video. + Keep the department up to date with the latest technologies to support the quality of Times videos. + Make recommendations and identify best practices that will improve our overall production. + Work closely with the video operations team to develop and implement new workflows. + Perform related work as assigned. + Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. + You will report to the Manager of Cinematography. Basic Qualifications: + 5+ years experience in video production technology or operations. + Expertise in the technical aspects of media production and a deep understanding of video production equipment and its costs. + Expertise in Canon video production equipment. + Experience in a high-pressure digital video environment. Preferred Qualifications: + Ability to improvise and work around complex problems to deliver solutions in important moments. + Experience with editing and/or camera operating. + Experience teaching others how to use video equipment such as cameras, lenses, and lights. + Highly organized, an eye for detail. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver effective training in both in person and remote environments. + Willingness to work evenings or weekends as news demands. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-018568 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $112,145.38 — $113,000 USD The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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