Apply on Employer Site

The New York Times · 2 months ago

Audience Editor, Video Shows

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

The New York Times is a leading journalism organization committed to independent reporting and providing quality news. They are seeking an Audience Editor for Video Shows to lead the rollout and analysis of their video content across various platforms, particularly focusing on YouTube and social media. The role involves optimizing video performance, collaborating with teams, and conducting data analysis to enhance audience engagement.

Digital MediaJournalismNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the rollout of video shows across on-site and off-platform channels, coordinating with hosts, producers, video journalists, and visual designers

Optimize YouTube headlines, descriptions and metadata to improve searchability and discovery while maintaining editorial integrity

Collaborate with editorial and audience teams, including social, homepage, SEO, and newsletters, to ensure smooth rollout across platforms

Analyze data and audience signals, track show performance, and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly reports that highlight wins, weak episodes, and opportunities for improvement

Contribute to broader audience updates and presentations, surfacing performance wins, missed opportunities, and competitive context to share insights with teams across the newsroom

Conduct competitive research to identify trends and insights that can inform packaging and rollout of our own shows

Demonstrate support for our value of journalistic independence and our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

Qualification

YouTube expertiseVideo engagement strategiesData analysis skillsSocial media platformsProject managementEditing skillsWriting skillsOrganizational skills

Required

3+ years' experience in journalism or with a media company or other relevant organization, ideally with a proven track record and experience in audience engagement

Solid understanding of YouTube and other mainstream social platforms, with a willingness to learn emerging platforms

Strong organizational and project management skills; able to balance competing deadlines and ensure smooth rollout of shows

Analytical skills with the ability to interpret video data into actionable feedback

Commitment to The New York Times' mission and values

Preferred

Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to quickly learn and apply The New York Times' style and editorial standards

Ability to write in an engaging, smart tone that feels native to each platform while consistent with The New York Times' voice

Experience working with video producers, journalists, or digital production teams

Company

The New York Times

The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.

Founded in 1851

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nytco.com/

H1B Sponsorship

The New York Times has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (40)

2024 (20)

2023 (21)

2022 (36)

2021 (27)

2020 (36)