The New York Times is hiring: TV Critic in California

Overview

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The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company, with a world-renowned newsroom reporting from nearly 160 countries. Our journalism aims to serve readers across print, audio, and digital platforms, and our business strategy centers on delivering journalism that is valuable to readers.

This is a hybrid position with regular in-office attendance per departmental guidance.

About the Role

The Times Culture desk aims to be the preeminent destination for television coverage. We publish illuminating and memorable pieces that offer trusted guidance to help people live fuller, more considered lives. We are seeking a multifaceted critic with deep knowledge and a lively writing style who can enrich readers understanding and appreciation of television, streaming and video programming (scripted, reality, documentary, news, talk shows, and platforms like YouTube and TikTok). You should be able to write reviews, newsy essays and appraisals for a national and global audience, weighing in on pivotal moments in television and related online conversations when appropriate. You will help readers learn about important series and content from around the world and deepen their understanding of performers, creators and craftspeople who bring television to life. You should be a dynamic, digital-first writer comfortable with new story forms and strong visual, audio and video components, and be prepared to collaborate with a large team across the department and newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Regularly write reviews on deadline.


• Write critic's notebooks, appraisals and other features, including quick-turnaround items based on the news.


• Routinely use alternate story formats and multimedia as part of your work and criticism.


• Participate in audio and video storytelling, including podcasts and on-camera criticism.


• Stay informed about emerging content and trends on digital video platforms like YouTube.


• Write service-oriented pieces drawing on your critical insights.


• During awards season, participate in conversations and live coverage efforts as needed.


• Contribute to brainstorming meetings for TV and pop culture coverage.


• Demonstrate support and understanding of our journalistic independence and mission.


• Report to the TV Editor.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of journalism experience, including experience working as a television critic on deadline.


• Knowledge of contemporary television, networks, streaming and video platforms, and TV history.


• Ability to cover a range of content from prestige dramas to reality shows, documentaries to online video.

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for the mission and values of The Times.


• A lively writing style.

Company and Compensation

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between $124,979.94 - $170,000 USD.

Legal and Diversity Information

The New York Times Company is committed to being the worlds best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. See EEOC rights poster for details.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Newspaper Publishing