Senior Producer, Games Job at The New York Times in New York

Join to apply for the Senior Producer, Games role at The New York Times . The New York Times is looking for a Senior Producer to work with our API Squad and on the platform for our games. You will partner with multidisciplinary peers to create the backbone of games that delight audiences and further our creative and business goals. At NYT Games, we aim to be the premier destination for digital puzzle games, and we publish human-made puzzles daily, including Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, and the New York Times Crossword. Our games are played by tens of millions each week. This role is based in New York City and will report to the Executive Producer of Games. NYT Games is not a traditional gaming company. You must uphold essential NYT values like trust, curiosity, and empathy, recognizing that independent journalism is core to everything we do. Responsibilities You will run the daily squad ceremonies of our backend and platform teams with Product Management and Engineering Management You will oversee the roadmap for the backend team in collaboration with Engineering Management and Product Management You will establish central processes and best practices for successful live game development You will identify pipeline issues, propose, and implement solutions within the Platform group and across the Games team You will work across multiple squads to create a high impact games platform You will collaborate with leadership across Games and other missions to build towards business objectives You will complete daily tasking/scheduling in Jira and other cloud management systems You will develop and champion Production culture on the Games team You will mentor other producers on the Games team to complete complex projects and grow their careers 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 Basic Qualifications 5+ years of production experience A force multiplier whose work creates demand for higher quality outcomes from colleagues 1+ years of experience with backend systems 1+ years of experience managing schedules and project workflows for large groups Passionate about games and game development Proficient in SaaS-based collaboration tools required to lead modern game teams, including G-Suite, JIRA, and more Knowledge of journalism ethics and standards Salary: The annual base pay range for this role is between $140,000 - $163,000 USD. 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 with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We 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, 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. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable laws. For accommodations, please email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails about unrelated issues will not receive a response. The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable Fair Chance laws. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants, click here. If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Newspaper Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The New York Times. #J-18808-Ljbffr