The New York Times · 1 month ago
Senior Video Journalist, Podcast Video - Hard Fork
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $152K/yr
8+ years expThe New York Times is a leading journalism organization committed to delivering high-quality news. They are seeking a temporary Senior Video Journalist for their Hard Fork podcast, responsible for producing and editing video content tailored for mobile, social, and digital audiences while collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
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Responsibilities
Produce Newsroom podcast videos in horizontal and vertical formats
Work closely with newsroom audio editors and producers to guard standards
Collaborate with newsroom social and video teams to ensure smooth production timelines and delivery, including pitching posts for social team and writing captions
Oversee the work of cinematographers and editors as needed
Pitch and develop different forms of short-form vertical video storytelling that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative
Must be able to handle the pressure of newsroom deadlines and juggle multiple projects at any given time
Must be open to experimenting with new ideas
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
Required
8+ years of journalism experience in digital video or a broadcast newsroom
Extensive professional experience in all aspects of the video production process
Strong editorial judgment with a passion for podcast video
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news gathering and investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to supervise other video journalists and schedules, direct field crews, and hire and manage freelancers when necessary
The ability to edit quickly and accurately with Adobe Premiere Pro
Produce Newsroom podcast videos in horizontal and vertical formats
Work closely with newsroom audio editors and producers to guard standards
Collaborate with newsroom social and video teams to ensure smooth production timelines and delivery, including pitching posts for social team and writing captions
Oversee the work of cinematographers and editors as needed
Pitch and develop different forms of short-form vertical video storytelling that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative
Must be able to handle the pressure of newsroom deadlines and juggle multiple projects at any given time
Must be open to experimenting with new ideas
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
Preferred
Experience with Canon video camera systems and the ability to shoot video in the field and in-studio
General knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for third-party and acquired visuals
Experience working in video podcasts
Strong interest in tech coverage
Strong communication skills and ability to work across audio and video, keeping all stakeholders (hosts, producers, engineers) informed, even under tight deadlines
The ability to make quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting
Willingness and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
A company-matching 401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs
Company
The New York Times
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1001-5000 employees
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