Production Assistant, Audio

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:

1. Providing in-studio and remote session support across our studios in New York and DC

2. 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 base pay salary for this role is between $60,000.00 and $65,000.00.