Post Production Supervisor

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 Summary We are looking for an experienced Post‑Production Supervisor to lead our Podcast Video post‑production operations. You will oversee all aspects of the digital video post‑production process for our expanding team, including managing video editors and overseeing the edit calendar to support the weekly release of multiple podcast video episodes, which include both vertical social clips and original vertical videos. This is an in‑office position based in New York with regular attendance four days a week, with some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance. Responsibilities Manage post‑production team for video podcasts: manage career development, feedback, and performance reviews. Set appropriate workflow and systems for managing post‑production. Manage footage coming in from the field. Manage archival footage storage, including oversight, maintenance, and development of the media asset management system. Prioritize and oversee operational projects, including managing deadlines, creating execution roadmaps, and coordinating with other departments. Manage graphics templates and software systems. Partner on post‑production budgetary needs, including technology, tools and hiring. Build in training and one‑sheeters for the team around post‑production workflows and tools. Stay up to date with the latest technology for post‑production; bring forward solutions to the team. Establish, communicate, and enforce workflow, editing style, and other protocols. Support post‑production, including color and sound needs, and technical maintenance. Collaborate with our operations team to maintain technology. 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. This role reports to the Executive Producer of Podcast Video. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience in journalism or other relevant organization managing operations and video post‑production. 2+ years of experience managing direct reports. Experience managing post‑production work, including setting up, overseeing, and improving systems to increase department effectiveness. Expertise with the Adobe Creative Cloud post‑production software. Demonstrated experience with Media Asset Managers, preferably Mimir. Demonstrated experience displaying analytical planning and project management, including the ability to identify strategic issues, frame and analyze problems in a structured way, and develop and implement solutions. Experience with project management tools (Airtable, Miro). Preferred Qualifications Strong communication and leadership skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast‑moving news environment while staying calm under pressure. Thrives on teams built on trust, transparency, collaboration and empathy. Established record of building strong, trusting relationships, collaborating across disciplines and aligning stakeholders. Ready to support coverage after hours or on weekends when breaking news requires it. Well‑versed in The Times's digital video competitors and the broader digital video landscape. Deep engagement with news, culture and visual storytelling. Salary & Benefits The annual base pay range for this role is between $145,000 – $175,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., 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. Equal Opportunity & Accommodations The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. 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. 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