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The New York Times · 2 months ago

Senior Video Journalist, Magazine

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $152K/yr

8+ years exp

The New York Times is a leading news organization focused on independent journalism and storytelling. They are seeking a Senior Video Journalist to produce and edit video content that supports the magazine's storytelling, with an emphasis on both short- and long-form formats.

Digital MediaJournalismNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Producer, the Video desk and magazine editors to create video shows for the magazine

Script, produce, edit and publish a formatted series of vertical videos

Work with cinematographers, video editors and other collaborators, both internally and externally to execute video projects

Work closely with video leaders and magazine staff to ensure our work follows newsroom standards

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

Qualification

Video editingMultimedia storytellingVideo productionAdobe PremiereAnimationNews judgmentPassion for journalismCollaboration skills

Required

8+ years of journalism experience, including multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at a major news organization or production company

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

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

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) and a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, and behavior would be a bonus

Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team

Experience producing shoots and interviewing experts on camera

A passion for magazine journalism

Available to work a flexible schedule

Experience making quick decisions under deadlines and a high-pressure newsroom environment

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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