The New York Times
Audio Engineer, Newsroom
About this role
The New York Times seeks an Audio Engineer to handle post-production and technical support across its newsroom podcast and video portfolio. You'll mix shows, manage workflows, troubleshoot studio systems, and contribute to audio best practices while collaborating with producers, editors, and reporters in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
What you'll do
- Mix daily and weekly shows as the primary point of contact for assigned show teams
- Lead show-specific workflow and project management with engineering leadership
- Manage audio and video media ingest, file organization, and asset management across platforms
- Troubleshoot Pro Tools, studio systems, and technical production issues
- Develop and deploy Pro Tools templates, standard operating procedures, and team-wide tools
- Provide audio restoration, recording setup support, and staff training across production aspects
What they're looking for
- Pro Tools (advanced proficiency)
- iZotope RX and creative audio plugins
- Audio mixing and loudness standards
- Video mixing (AAF formats, Premiere Pro audio)
- Media asset management and file organization
- Studio troubleshooting and technical support
- Audio restoration and sound design collaboration
- Mac/Apple systems proficiency
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The New York Times
The New York Times builds digital platforms and products that deliver journalism through web, mobile, and multimedia experiences, supported by modern backend systems and AI-enhanced tools. The company is hiring software engineers, QA engineers, and full-stack developers to work across content management, audio/video features, AI-driven reader experiences, and internal developer tooling.
- Website
- nytimes.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience mixing podcasts or broadcast content—what workflows and tools have you found most effective?
- Describe a time you had to troubleshoot a complex Pro Tools or studio issue under deadline pressure. How did you approach it?