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The New York Times · 2 months ago

Editor, Video Training

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$175K/yr - $200K/yr
date10+ years exp

The New York Times is a renowned journalism company focused on delivering high-quality news coverage. They are seeking a versatile and experienced journalist to enhance visual storytelling through training, helping reporters and editors develop necessary video skills.

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Responsibilities

Help video leadership to identify skill development needs across the newsroom
Work with editors and reporters to identify video opportunities
Coach reporters to confidently and conversationally present their reporting on camera and/or collaborate with video journalists to integrate their reporting—on and off camera—and visual evidence into the main visual narrative
Present training sessions as needed on best practices for assigning, shooting, reporting and editing video as well as workflow and filing protocol for video assignments
Partner with Newsroom Development and Support (NDS) to develop and guide implementation of training
Help create and maintain an updated library of training materials
Work with the Director, Video Talent whose mission is to identify new staff and those across the newsroom who will contribute to our video efforts
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 the Associate Managing Editor, Visuals and work closely with Video leadership and with NDS

Qualification

Video journalismTraining developmentVideo editing softwareCinematographyInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsReporting skillsWriting skillsProject management

Required

10+ years of experience as a video journalist, including as a cinematographer, in a newsroom
Experience working with senior leaders in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Demonstrated success in creating and implementing impactful training initiatives
A history of innovation regarding the visual representation of journalism, as demonstrated in a portfolio of work
Familiarity with collecting and editing video and audio
Substantial knowledge of a wide array of video equipment, image handling and editing software and workflows
Excellent interviewing, reporting and writing skills
Proven ability to deliver high quality visual work on deadline

Preferred

Sharp technical skills and a facility for learning new technologies
A passion for visual storytelling and breaking news, feature and enterprise journalism
Comfortable managing multiple projects on a variety of timelines in a fast-paced environment
Comfort level with group training and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences

Company

The New York Times

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The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.
dateFounded in 1851
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.nytco.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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William Bardeen
Chief Financial Officer
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Crystal Chien
VP of Engineering
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