The New York Times : Production Assistant, Audio

Production Assistant is needed in New York, United States.

Client: The New York Times

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Part Time

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

Job Description

The New York Times audio team is seeking a production assistant to work across current shows and products in the Newsroom and Opinion Audio portfolio. This is a part time, temporary assignment one day a week. The production assistant will help operate our state-of-the-art AoIP studios, outfit content teams with recording equipment, provide support for hosts, show producers and editors, as well as New York Times reporters and contributors. They will also play a role in the ongoing development of audio best-practices in collaboration with the audio engineering team.

Working closely with the Production Manager, this role will focus on two key areas:

• Providing in-studio and remote session support across our studios in New York and DC
• Inventory management and gear deployment for home and field recordings across our portfolio

This position is based in New York City and will be expected to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Act as first line of defense in troubleshooting studio and Pro Tools workflow issues
• Assist staff in studio procedures, Pro Tools operation, and field recording best practices
• Facilitate studio recordings on behalf of remote staff
• Maintain studio cleanliness, atmosphere, and organization
• Partner with Production Manager as additional on-site contact for vendors and contractors, and coordinate deliveries across various teams
• Assist Production Manager in inventory management and equipment deployment

Basic Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as an audio engineer (or equivalent position) required – podcast or broadcast environment preferred
• Believes in the New York Times’ mission and is dedicated to being part of our innovation and growth
• Able to uphold the existing editorial standards of The Times
• Knowledge of Pro Tools, computer networking, field equipment, and studio signal flow
• Ability to quickly, calmly and creatively troubleshoot complex issues under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail, with good organization and time management skills
• Proficiency with Apple computers
• Knowledge of different VoIP softwares such as Google Hangouts, Zoom, and Riverside

The annual pay salary for this role is between $60,000.00 and $65,000.00.