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The New Yorker is a multi-platform media enterprise, spanning print, digital, audio, video, and live events. Founded in 1925, The New Yorker is considered by many to be the most influential magazine in the world, renowned for its in-depth reporting, political and cultural commentary, fiction, poetry, humor, and cartoons. In addition to the weekly print magazine, The New Yorker has become a daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage by its staff writers and other contributors. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, for the quality of its prose, and its insistence on exciting and moving every reader. To see all New Yorker job openings, visit newyorker.com/careers.Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Conde Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Conde Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appetit and Wired, among others. Conde Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.

The unit job description listed below includes job duties and responsibilities that are illustrative, not exhaustive, and is designed primarily to ensure proper classification for purposes of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that the job description does not include every job duty and responsibility of the role, that the job description shall not restrict management's right to assign new duties or responsibilities to the role, and that any duties or responsibilities listed in the job classification also may be performed by employees in other job classifications, at management's discretion. The parties also acknowledge that employees in the role may be asked to perform certain operational tasks such as evaluating and/or meeting with candidates for open positions and/or assisting in the training or mentoring of colleagues.

Supervising Video Producer, The New Yorker

The Supervising Video Producer screens film submissions, produces, shoots, and edits videos that support the magazine's visual storytelling. This is a hands-on editing and production role that also provides opportunities to develop original videos and recurring series in collaboration with New Yorker writers and editors. In addition to overseeing day-to-day production, scheduling, and shepherding projects through the editorial process, the Supervising Producer plays a key creative role in working directly with filmmakers and shaping the voice and style of The New Yorker's video storytelling. The role requires meticulous organizational skills and a systems-oriented mindset when it comes to establishing and maintaining video workflows. The applicant should have sound journalistic judgment, technical fluency, and a deep understanding of The New Yorker's tone and approach to storytelling.

The successful candidate will have exceptional editing and production skills; the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; experience with documentary and journalistic storytelling; and a strong understanding of emerging video formats, techniques, and social platforms. They should bring a collaborative approach to working with writers, editors, filmmakers, and production teams, along with a portfolio that demonstrates creativity, resourcefulness, and excellence across a range of formats, including short news pieces, cinematic documentaries, and recurring video series. This is a Guild position.

Responsibilities

• Edit original short- and long-form videos on a range of topics-from news and investigative journalism to culture and humor. This includes incorporating archival research, animation, sound design, and motion graphics to enhance videos and strengthen storytelling.

• Oversee video post-production workflows, setting priorities and timelines, reviewing work as needed, and shepherding videos through the editorial closing process, seeking fact checking, copy editing, and legal review.

• Review video submissions to The New Yorker, and work with filmmakers to prepare their films for publication.

• Shepherd video projects through pre-production, production, and distribution, providing creative input and production coordination as requested.

• Maintain video guidelines, standards, and documentation to establish consistent editorial and production practices across teams and platforms.

• Independently produce and shoot videos, as requested.

• Read article drafts and present creative ideas to enhance or adapt them using video.

• Work together with producers, editors, and reporters to determine the most effective way to tell a story through video.

• Collaborate with team members across the institution, helping them further their technical and creative skills in video reporting and production.

• Develop creative approaches that help to define the style and voice of every New Yorker video.

• Assist the Executive Producer with preparation and coordination of screenings of New Yorker films with outside venders,

• Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in digital video, with an emphasis on journalism or documentary.

• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and comfortable in After Effects.

• Experience working on and coordinating post-production, including color, sound, and graphics.

• Experience editing in different styles and tones (e.g. journalistic, humorous).

• Demonstrable experience working on tight deadlines and producing multiple projects at once.

• Solid digital video shooting skills, across cameras, using Sony cameras, lighting and gear, as well as capturing high-quality sound.

• Keenly aware of the latest best practices, including forms and trends in social video and documentary.

• Excellent communication skills, including writing and editing, and experience working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.

• A film production degree is preferred.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Ambitious, proactive, and a quick learner.

• A strong knowledge of and interest in the style and voice of The New Yorker, including our current video series.

• Willingness to work some early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as individual projects may require.

At Conde Nast, we value diversity of background, views, and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills, and their contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action, and help make our world a better place for all. For more information, please visit condenast.com and follow @CondeNast and @CondeNastCareer on Twitter and @condenastcareers on Instagram.

Conde Nast is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $98,450 - $110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.