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The New York Times · 1 month ago

Video Journalist

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $136K/yr

4+ years exp

The New York Times is dedicated to independent journalism and seeks a Video Journalist for its Cooking section. The role involves pitching, reporting, and producing engaging videos focused on food and cooking, while collaborating with team members to maintain high journalistic standards.

Digital MediaJournalismNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Pitch, shoot and edit multi-camera videos in the field with a focus on personality-driven storytelling through the lens of food and cooking

Produce and lead episodes of new and established NYT Cooking series and formats

Collaborate with team members and freelancers to create videos at a level consistent with The Times's journalistic standards

Build out crews and coordinate logistics between in-house production and freelancers

Collaborate during the editing process by providing helpful notes on videos

Approach producing, editing and publishing video material for off-platform and social-focused projects with flexibility

Publish videos in NYT Cooking's content management systems and on YouTube

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 Supervising Producer, NYT Cooking

Qualification

Documentary experienceVideo editingAdobe Premiere ProVideo platform analyticsScript writingPassion for foodCollaborationPositive attitude

Required

4+ years of relevant documentary experience: producing, directing, shooting and editing videos for an online audience, with experience in longform (10 - 30 minutes) documentary video journalism specifically

Clear understanding of video platform analytics (Youtube)

The ability to edit quickly and accurately with Adobe Premiere Pro

Experience creating scripts and outlines for video editors

Preferred

A strategic mind with a bend towards testing and iterating to find what resonates with different audiences

Willingness to learn new skills and pitch in when needed to accomplish the goals of a small team

Well-versed in the world of social and digital food media, with a keen eye on what competitors are doing and what new tools are being used

A collaborative team player with a positive attitude

A passion for food and the mission of The New York Times

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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