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The New York Times · 2 months ago

Vertical Video Editor, Opinion

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$114K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

The New York Times is a leading independent journalism company committed to delivering quality news. They are seeking a creative and energetic Vertical Video Editor to produce and edit vertical videos for their website and social media, while also collaborating with various teams to ensure the content aligns with their journalistic mission.

Digital MediaJournalismNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Produce, write and edit vertical videos

At times, act as a host in our videos to help translate our journalism for off-site audiences

Write engaging SEO-driven social captions

Post videos to our site and platforms like TikTok and YouTube

Collaborate with print journalists and editors to adapt, script and edit videos on a regular, timely cadence

Work with editors on inventive on-site and social formats that align with Opinion’s mission and identity

Maintain broad knowledge of the social media landscape and be aware of new platform trends as they change

Be open to working with a diversity of voices and viewpoints

You will report to the Deputy Editor, Opinion Video

Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

Qualification

Creative video editingAdobe PremiereAfterEffectsShort form video productionTikTok knowledgeInstagram knowledgeNews judgmentWriting skillsOrganizational skills

Required

4+ years of experience with creative video editing

Ability to produce and publish short form vertical videos on tight deadlines

Ability to appear and speak on camera as a host

Expertise in video and graphics editing with Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects

Experience in archive producing, including using photo, video, graphics and audio

Deep knowledge of TikTok and Instagram

Eagerness to experiment with different forms of vertical and mobile visual storytelling

Strong writing and editing skills

Demonstrated success in the creation of innovative journalism in a fast-paced environment

Experience working in a newsroom or similar environment

Preferred

Knowledge of Times style (or the ability to absorb and apply it quickly)

Superb organizational skills, attention to detail, adherence to deadlines and time management

Excellent news judgment with a passion for news, The Times and its journalistic mission

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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