Lead the editorial vision and production strategy for all extensions to the podcast, including social video, newsletters and live or virtual events.

Develop platform-specific social video concepts (for example, TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) that translate the show's reporting, characters and ideas into compelling visual storytelling.

Oversee end-to-end production of social videos, from pitching and scripting through shooting, editing, sound design, approvals and publishing.

Be able to independently shoot and edit straightforward social video pieces when needed, while primarily commissioning work from New York Times video teams and freelance collaborators.

Work with the Metro desk, Serial producers and reporters to identify stories, moments and themes that lend themselves to extensions, and to ensure alignment with the core podcast.

Hire, manage and direct freelance videographers, editors, designers and other collaborators; over time, this role may supervise staff producers or associates.

Work with Serial staff to develop newsletters and other written extensions that bring the project's reporting, voice and perspective to readers in distinctive formats.

Partner with events and live journalism teams to design and produce live or virtual experiences that reflect Serial's editorial sensibility and can generate compelling audio and video.

Work with the NYT Audience team to define success metrics for extensions, track performance across platforms and incorporate data and audience insights into ongoing strategy.

Run experiments in format, tone, length and distribution to learn what resonates with different audiences while maintaining Serial's editorial standards.

Ensure all extensions adhere to New York Times and Serial guidelines around fairness, accuracy, ethics and visual and audio standards.

Help foster an inclusive, collaborative and creatively adventurous culture on the Serial team and across partner desks.

Senior Multimedia Producer/ SVJ, Serial

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Required

Preferred

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Company

The New York Times

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