The New York Times · 5 months ago
Video Journalist, Reporter Video
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $136K/yr
4+ years expThe New York Times is an industry leader in visual journalism, seeking a Video Journalist to produce, edit, and publish short-form vertical videos. The role involves collaborating with reporters and visual editors to create engaging video content that highlights the expertise of their journalists across various platforms.
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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
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
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
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
A company-matching 401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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VP of Engineering
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