Story Editor, Ezra Klein Show

$111,712 - $112,000/Yr

New York Times - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The New York Times is seeking a Staff Editor for The Ezra Klein Show, focusing on shaping episodes as the show expands into video. This role involves editing both audio and video content, providing editorial feedback, and supervising film shoots, while also contributing to the show's strategy and social media presence.

Responsibilities

• Edit episodes for both audio and video, including line edits and structural notes as needed, or reviewing producers' work.
• Write short video scripts for the show's intros, including archival research.
• Review fact-checks and make final calls.
• Give editorial feedback to producers on edits, headline-writing, show copywriting, and video script-writing.
• Supervise film shoots of podcast episodes.
• Review, give notes on, and approve video cuts of video podcast episodes.
• Pitch episode ideas and participate in editorial meetings.
• Play an important role in helping to define and execute show strategy; establish and regularly measure progress to goals.
• Give input into the design and execute a video social media strategy.
• 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a news environment.
• 2+ years producing video journalism.
• A firm understanding of the differences between audio and video.
• Solid news and editorial judgment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the Ezra Klein Show
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, deadlines and time-management.
• Experience with fair use and licensing agreements
• A history of working in a newsroom
• Experience with YouTube and social video strategy.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
• Pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions.