Yiddish Producer

The Forward

The Forward

New York, NY, USA · Remote

USD 25-25 / hour

Posted on Apr 29, 2026
The Forward is seeking a Yiddish speaker to help us serve more people who are interested in watching, hearing and reading about the language and its importance in Jewish cultural life. The part-time role will focus on producing short videos and writing that speak to lovers of Yiddish, whether they’ve just discovered the language or heard their grandparents speak it. That work will involve monitoring social media for conversations about Yiddish, tracking cultural updates on music, theater, film and literature related to Yiddish; and engaging the Yiddish community generally to generate ideas and stories. The ideal candidate will be comfortable writing personal essays in Yiddish or English, interviewing people on camera, reporting on cultural events, and generally tracking and covering new developments in the Yiddish world. The role, which pays $25 an hour, is a member of the News Guild and will report to our Yiddish editor. The Forward’s newsroom is in New York City, with a generous hybrid policy for area residents, but we are open to qualified candidates who work remotely from other locations with some visits to New York as needed. In this 15-hour-a week position, a typical day could involve posting to Forverts social accounts and Reddit; producing a short video for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok; supporting Yiddish editorial work; and helping shepherd coverage that engages Yiddishists of all ages and language levels. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@forward.com, subject line: Yiddish Producer.