The New York Times Opinion Audio Team is hiring an editor to play a key role in developing new shows and series.
DUTIES:
- Work with producers to guide them through story and episode making, including editorial direction, narrative arcs, source hunting and interview prep, script editing and notes, scoring and pacing
- Work with team leadership and hosts to develop formats for new projects, recruit and train hosts and audio reporters from within Opinion and outside, ensure a diverse range of voices and stories, and develop series with Opinion writers and columnists
- Works closely with NYT Opinion columnists and editors in developing story ideas for audio
- Help to guide the production of episodes, giving final edits of drafts and scripts
- Work across Opinion Audio teams to collaborate on new projects and spinoffs
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of experience editing audio journalism and narrative podcasts
- Demonstrated success in pushing formats and in the creation of shows that rise about a crowded field of competitors
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, deadlines and time-management
- Experience, and interest in, mentoring audio producers
