Senior Producer, Games Job at The New York Times in New York

Mission

The New York Times mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company, and we bring that to our newsroom, our readers, and our business strategy.

About the Role

The Senior Producer works with the API Squad and the games platform, partnering with multidisciplinary peers to build the backbone of games that delight audiences and further our creative and business goals. The role is based in New York City and reports to the Executive Producer of Games.

Responsibilities

• Run daily squad ceremonies for the backend and platform teams with Product Management and Engineering Management.
• Oversee the roadmap for the backend team in collaboration with Engineering Management and Product Management.
• Establish central processes and best practices for successful live game development.
• Identify pipeline issues, propose, and implement solutions within the Platform group and across the Games team.
• Create a high impact games platform across multiple squads.
• Collaborate with leadership across Games and other missions to build toward business objectives.
• Complete daily tasking / scheduling in Jira and other cloud management systems.
• Develop and champion production culture on the Games team.
• Mentor other producers on the Games team to complete complex projects and grow their careers.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to the mission to seek the truth.

Basic Qualifications

Pay Range

$140,000 - $163,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Accommodations

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable, and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Individuals seeking accommodations should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.

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