News Technology Specialist

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and solve technical issues with video production and post-production software, cameras, lenses, and audio equipment
• Execute technical work with live video, assisting in live and pre-recorded shoots and live streams
• Assist with booking and ensuring quality control on feeds and remote interviews
• Maintain the video studio and assist with various productions
• Make recommendations and identify best practices to improve overall production workflows
• Ensure smooth technical handoffs between London, Seoul, and New York teams
• Support weekend equipment and media requests as needed

Requirements

• Proven technical experience with video production and post-production systems
• Demonstrated experience solving technical production issues in a high-pressure digital video environment
• Knowledge of systems for ingesting, transcoding, exporting, uploading, and archiving video
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• General IT skills, including a solid understanding of networking and cloud systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using and supporting cloud video production technology and workflows
• Experience building MOGRT templates
• Flexibility to assist on nights and weekends as required by production needs

About the Company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. We are a world-renowned newsroom focused on delivering high-quality journalism across print, audio, and digital platforms. Our video team is expanding rapidly, producing everything from urgent news updates to pioneering Visual Investigations and video podcasts.