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The New York Times seeks a production assistant, audio

The New York Times audio team is seeking a production assistant to work across current shows and products in the Newsroom and Opinion Audio portfolio.

This is a part time, temporary assignment one day a week. The production assistant will help operate our state-of-the-art AoIP studios, outfit content teams with recording equipment, provide support for hosts, show producers and editors, as well as New York Times reporters and contributors.

They will also play a role in the ongoing development of audio best-practices in collaboration with the audio engineering team.

Working closely with the Production Manager, this role will focus on two key areas:

  • Providing in-studio and remote session support across our studios in New York and DC
  • Inventory management and gear deployment for home and field recordings across our portfolio.

This position is based in New York City and will be expected to work on-site.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as first line of defense in troubleshooting studio and Pro Tools workflow issues
  • Assist staff in studio procedures, Pro Tools operation, and field recording best practices
  • Facilitate studio recordings on behalf of remote staff
  • Maintain studio cleanliness, atmosphere, and organization
  • Partner with Production Manager as additional on-site contact for vendors and contractors, and coordinate deliveries across various teams
  • Assist Production Manager in inventory management and equipment deployment

Basic Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience as an audio engineer (or equivalent position) required – podcast or broadcast environment preferred
  • Believes in the New York Times’ mission and is dedicated to being part of our innovation and growth.
  • Able to uphold the existing editorial standards of The Times
  • Knowledge of Pro Tools, computer networking, field equipment, and studio signal flow
  • Ability to quickly, calmly and creatively troubleshoot complex issues under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail, with good organization and time management skills
  • Proficiency with Apple computers
  • Knowledge of different VoIP softwares such as Google Hangouts, Zoom, and Riverside

The annual base pay salary for this role is between $60,000.00 and $65,000.00.

For further details click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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