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The New York Times · 5 months ago

Video Journalist, Reporter Video

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$113K/yr - $136K/yr

4+ years exp

The New York Times is an industry leader in visual journalism, seeking a Video Journalist to produce, edit, and publish short-form vertical videos daily. The role involves identifying compelling stories, collaborating with colleagues, and demonstrating a strong commitment to journalistic independence while showcasing expertise in video storytelling.

Digital MediaJournalismNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Write, produce, edit and publish short-form vertical videos every day

Help to identify breaking news and enterprise across our news report and create video that features the expertise of our journalists, whether working with reporters on camera or using voiceover or visual storytelling techniques including graphics and animation

Write scripts, wordsmith text and copy edit

Experiment with various forms of short-form vertical video storytelling

Collaborate with visual editors to generate video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences

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

You will report to a Senior Producer

Qualification

Video storytellingVideo editingProduction experienceAdobe PremiereAnimationNews judgmentCollaboration skillsAdaptability

Required

4+ years of video storytelling, video editing and production experience at a news organization

Excellent news judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize newsgathering and/or investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video

Experience producing shoots and interviewing experts on camera

Experience creating original videos that intelligently incorporate audio, video, still images and text

Strong video editing skills with Adobe Premiere

Facility in using photo, video, audio, graphics and animation in storytelling

Your portfolio and work samples should reveal a strong grasp of modern mobile video storytelling

Ability to work on small or large teams

Solid technically, ideas-oriented and have solid news judgment

Ability to excel on deadlines and experience juggling multiple projects at any given time

Preferred

Able to meet deadlines and adapt to change within an unpredictable news and production environment

Design and animation skills including experience with design and animation software (Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects)

Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team

Available to work a flexible schedule

Benefits

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law.

Company

The New York Times

The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.

Founded in 1851

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nytco.com/

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