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The New York Times · 7 hours ago

Senior Video Editor, Op-Docs

The New York Times is dedicated to independent journalism and is seeking a Senior Video Editor for its Op-Docs team. The role involves providing editorial guidance on short documentaries, overseeing the editing process, and ensuring a smooth workflow while maintaining journalistic standards.

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Responsibilities

Provide editorial guidance and feedback to filmmakers on story structure, editorial choices and narration scripts, from assembly through fine cut and locked cutScreen and evaluate drafts, from assembly through fine cut and locked cut
Guide reporting where additional information is needed
Be able to jump into an edit if necessary
Ensure a smooth editorial process with clear deliverables and deadlines
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 our Executive Producer, Op-Docs

Qualification

Documentary film editingPremiere ProStory structure evaluationDigital storytelling formatsWriting skillsCommunication skillsCuratorial experienceField productionLive event productionCurrent events knowledgeDigital video habits

Required

8+ years producing, directing, or editing documentary films
Experience understanding complex edits
Experience working in Premiere Pro
Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
Understanding of standards of journalistic excellence and truthfulness
Broad knowledge of current events and news
Deep curiosity about digital video habits and platforms
Familiarity with digital storytelling formats, including social video

Preferred

Hands-on experience in the trenches of production, including editing, shooting and field production
Curatorial and programming experience
Experience with film festivals and producing live events including screenings

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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The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.

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Leadership Team

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