Job Description
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.
The Daily began a revolution in daily news podcasting, bringing listeners the context they need to understand the most important news stories of our time. The Sunday Daily extends that mission into culture, science and the way we live now — episodes that are fun, curious and emotionally vivid, but still unmistakably The Daily.
As a Senior Producer/Editor you will play a central role in shaping and making this show: you will both drive episodes from pitch to publish and edit other producers’ work, helping to define the sound, structure and ambitions of The Sunday Daily.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. This role may require some evening or weekend work tied to Sunday publishing.
Responsibilities:
Own episodes from conception to completion – including research, booking, recording in the field and/or studio, cutting tape, scoring and working with engineers on final mixes.
Help to develop and refine the show’s identity in collaboration with the Executive Producer – ensuring each episode reflects Sunday’s mission, tone and editorial bar.
Generate pitches that fit Sunday’s lane: culture-forward, science and health, zeitgeisty ideas and character-driven stories that feel timely, revealing and emotionally engaging.
Work directly with hosts and Times journalists –scripting and refining questions, prepping them for studio sessions, and directing in the studio.
Coach Times journalists translate their reporting and ideas into compelling audio episodes.
Collaborate across The Daily and the wider newsroom, coordinating with show leadership on host time, coverage plans and editorial conflicts; ensuring Sunday feels distinct but in The Daily universe.
Guard standards with rigor – fact-checking and working with standards and legal as needed; applying Times editorial standards of fairness, accuracy and independence to every episode.
Help evolve systems and workflows for a weekly show – contributing to Sunday SOPs, Airtable tracking, Scoop and Simplecast workflows.
Contribute to programming strategy – helping identify potential episode ideas and experiments in format that can deepen listener loyalty and expand what the show can do.
Craft and edit episode copy in Scoop.
May occasionally edit Sunday Daily episodes – shaping the frame, structure and pacing of stories, doing line edits on scripts, and giving clear, constructive notes that sharpen ideas and structure.
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.
This role reports to the Executive Producer, Shows.
Basic Qualifications:
7+ years of audio production experience, including significant time as a senior producer and/or editor on narrative or news shows.
Demonstrated experience owning complex episodes end-to-end and editing others’ work at a high level.
Deep experience as a producer: Able to run complex episodes with minimal oversight, including scene-building, scoring, and closing shows on deadline.
Expertise in audio editing (ideally Pro Tools); strong ear for pacing, levels and music; ability to guide mixes even when not doing the hands-on engineering.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort navigating editorial disagreement; habit of modeling respectful creative rigor and curiosity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Structure, plan, and produce stories with clarity and impact, identify stakes and tension, and use tape, scenes and scoring in ways that elevate the work.
Some experience editing other producers’ work, giving notes that diagnose what isn’t working and propose concrete, doable solutions.
Strong relationship to Times-style journalism (or equivalent): Comfort working with reporters and editors, and a track record of translating rigorous reporting into accessible, compelling stories.
Fluency with culture and/or science/health coverage: A sharp sense of what feels timely and resonant in these areas, and how to connect niche or emerging topics to a broad audience.
Studio and field leadership: Confidence directing hosts, reporters and guests, and eliciting tape that feels alive, specific and emotionally rich.
A track record of thriving in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high editorial and craft standards.
Work collaboratively on a team
Belief in The New York Times’s mission and editorial standards, and a proven commitment to inclusive, equitable, collaborative work.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
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The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$124,979.94—$135,000 USD
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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