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Thomson Reuters · 4 days ago

Video Cameraperson (Level 1 Journalist), Reuters

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Thomson Reuters is looking for a dynamic and talented Video Journalist to join its New York City bureau. The role involves covering breaking and daily news, producing and editing videos, and collaborating with reporters to deliver compelling stories under tight deadlines.

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Hiring Manager

Cynthia Heisen

Responsibilities

Cover news events in the U.S., including breaking news and feature stories with frequent travel to the scene of events

Film news events and feature stories using broadcast-quality cameras, gimbals and GoPros, and other camera equipment including drones

Produce, film, edit videos, and write accurate news stories under time pressure to tight deadlines

Research and pitch story ideas which travel well for broadcast and digital platforms with a focus on the people affected by events

Work as part of a team covering events starting from the planning phase through to field work

A basic understanding of news photography and an ability to take simple still photos

Work closely with text reporters and photographers daily to produce the stories our clients need

Qualification

Professional video cameraVideo editingField transmission technologyGimbalsGoProsStorytellingResearch skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum five years' experience as a videographer

Outstanding shooting and reporting background

Extensive field experience

Sharp technical skills

Experience working in hostile environments

Proven self-starter

Excellent communication skills

Unflappable temperament

Eye for great visual stories

Demonstrated ability to shoot with a professional video camera

Ability to produce, edit, write, and deliver a story from the field on same-day deadlines

Creative storyteller with a sharp eye for visual news elements and video sequences

Strong understanding of television editorial technology

Field transmission technology for live video

Social media newsgathering skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines and take charge of daily planning

Ability to respond courageously to major breaking news events

Commitment to Reuters Trust Principles: a passion for accurate, unbiased, fact-based reporting

Benefits

Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.

Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.

Industry Competitive Benefits:  We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.

Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.