News Technology Specialist, Video

Job Overview

A News Technology Specialist works in the Video department to maintain and optimize technical workflows, assist video journalists, troubleshoot equipment, and support live and post‑production processes.
Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with video technology, including production and post‑production software, cameras, lenses and audio equipment.
Execute technical tasks with live video as needed, assisting in live and pre‑recorded shoots and live streams.
Assist with booking and ensuring quality control on feeds and remote interviews.
Make recommendations and identify best practices that will improve overall production.
Reset studios over weekends for Monday mornings.
Support weekend equipment and media requests.
Perform related work as assigned.
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 Manager of Video Production Technology.
Basic Qualifications

4+ years relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience problem solving technical production issues in a high‑pressure digital video environment.
Knowledge of systems for ingesting, transcoding, exporting, uploading and archiving video.
Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
General IT skills, including a solid understanding of networking and cloud systems.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience using and supporting cloud video production technology and workflows.
Experience building Morgt templates.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Working Hours & Location

This is a Wednesday‑Sunday role (12pm‑8pm weekdays; 10am‑6pm weekends) and a hybrid position based in New York City. Regular attendance in the office is required.
Compensation & Benefits

Annual base pay range: $112,145.38 – $113,000 USD. Variable pay may include an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
EEO Statement

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectionate 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’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
Accommodations

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
Union Representation

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
Reference

REQ‑020012

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