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Video Editor
Video Journalist, Reporter Video (Culture & Lifestyle)
Video Editor
#736233
Remote / WFH
The New York Times
Job Description
Qualifications
You have expertise in video storytelling, including video editing, writing for narration and social copy
Your portfolio and work samples should reveal a strong grasp of modern mobile video storytelling, and it should show that you have creative ideas and the ability to work on small or large teams
You are solid technically, ideas-oriented and have solid news judgment
Cinematography skills are an added asset
We’re looking for someone who excels on deadlines and has experience juggling multiple projects at any given time
4+ 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
Video editing skills with Adobe Premiere
Excellent news judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize newsgathering and/or investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video
Facility in using photo, video, audio, graphics and animation in storytelling
Benefits
There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance
$113,270.67 - $136,000 USD
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
Benefits may include 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 and professional development programs
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process
Responsibilities
This is a role for someone who wants to produce, edit and publish short-form vertical videos featuring New York Times reporters from our culture and lifestyle desks on camera
As a Video Journalist, you bring deep knowledge of culture and awareness of internet discourse and are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues reviewing and reporting on a range of topics from music and film to real estate
Script, produce, edit and publish a formatted series of vertical videos
Help identify news and enterprise across our culture and lifestyle report and develop stories that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative
Collaborate with visual editors who develop video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences, whether working with reporters on camera or using voiceover or visual storytelling techniques including graphics and animation
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
This role reports to a Senior Producer on the Reporter Video team in NYC
Job description
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
The New York Times is an industry leader in visual journalism with reporting that includes extraordinary news coverage, investigations, and culture and lifestyle reporting. The Reporter Video team identifies compelling stories and brings the depth and breadth of our news report onto our site and other platforms through video that features the expertise of our world-class journalists.
This is a role for someone who wants to produce, edit and publish short-form vertical videos featuring New York Times reporters from our culture and lifestyle desks on camera. As a Video Journalist, you bring deep knowledge of culture and awareness of internet discourse and are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues reviewing and reporting on a range of topics from music and film to real estate. You have expertise in video storytelling, including video editing, writing for narration and social copy.
Your portfolio and work samples should reveal a strong grasp of modern mobile video storytelling, and it should show that you have creative ideas and the ability to work on small or large teams. You are solid technically, ideas-oriented and have solid news judgment. Cinematography skills are an added asset. We’re looking for someone who excels on deadlines and has experience juggling multiple projects at any given time.
This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
• Script, produce, edit and publish a formatted series of vertical videos.
• Help identify news and enterprise across our culture and lifestyle report and develop stories that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative.
• Collaborate with visual editors who develop video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences, whether working with reporters on camera or using voiceover or visual storytelling techniques including graphics and animation.
• 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.
• This role reports to a Senior Producer on the Reporter Video team in NYC.
Basic Qualifications
• 4+ 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.
• Video editing skills with Adobe Premiere.
• Excellent news judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize newsgathering and/or investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video.
• Facility in using photo, video, audio, graphics and animation in storytelling.
Preferred Qualifications
• 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 culture and lifestyle coverage.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Experience making quick decisions under deadlines and a high-pressure newsroom environment.
Applications without links to video portfolios/work samples will not be considered.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
REQ-019786
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,270.67 - $136,000 USD
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include 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 and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.
If you’re an Engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, ****** orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
You have expertise in video storytelling, including video editing, writing for narration and social copy
Your portfolio and work samples should reveal a strong grasp of modern mobile video storytelling, and it should show that you have creative ideas and the ability to work on small or large teams
You are solid technically, ideas-oriented and have solid news judgment
Cinematography skills are an added asset
We’re looking for someone who excels on deadlines and has experience juggling multiple projects at any given time
4+ 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
Video editing skills with Adobe Premiere
Excellent news judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize newsgathering and/or investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video
Facility in using photo, video, audio, graphics and animation in storytelling
Benefits
There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance
$113,270.67 - $136,000 USD
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
Benefits may include 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 and professional development programs
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process
Responsibilities
This is a role for someone who wants to produce, edit and publish short-form vertical videos featuring New York Times reporters from our culture and lifestyle desks on camera
As a Video Journalist, you bring deep knowledge of culture and awareness of internet discourse and are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues reviewing and reporting on a range of topics from music and film to real estate
Script, produce, edit and publish a formatted series of vertical videos
Help identify news and enterprise across our culture and lifestyle report and develop stories that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative
Collaborate with visual editors who develop video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences, whether working with reporters on camera or using voiceover or visual storytelling techniques including graphics and animation
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
This role reports to a Senior Producer on the Reporter Video team in NYC
Job description
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
The New York Times is an industry leader in visual journalism with reporting that includes extraordinary news coverage, investigations, and culture and lifestyle reporting. The Reporter Video team identifies compelling stories and brings the depth and breadth of our news report onto our site and other platforms through video that features the expertise of our world-class journalists.
This is a role for someone who wants to produce, edit and publish short-form vertical videos featuring New York Times reporters from our culture and lifestyle desks on camera. As a Video Journalist, you bring deep knowledge of culture and awareness of internet discourse and are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues reviewing and reporting on a range of topics from music and film to real estate. You have expertise in video storytelling, including video editing, writing for narration and social copy.
Your portfolio and work samples should reveal a strong grasp of modern mobile video storytelling, and it should show that you have creative ideas and the ability to work on small or large teams. You are solid technically, ideas-oriented and have solid news judgment. Cinematography skills are an added asset. We’re looking for someone who excels on deadlines and has experience juggling multiple projects at any given time.
This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
• Script, produce, edit and publish a formatted series of vertical videos.
• Help identify news and enterprise across our culture and lifestyle report and develop stories that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative.
• Collaborate with visual editors who develop video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences, whether working with reporters on camera or using voiceover or visual storytelling techniques including graphics and animation.
• 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.
• This role reports to a Senior Producer on the Reporter Video team in NYC.
Basic Qualifications
• 4+ 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.
• Video editing skills with Adobe Premiere.
• Excellent news judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize newsgathering and/or investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video.
• Facility in using photo, video, audio, graphics and animation in storytelling.
Preferred Qualifications
• 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 culture and lifestyle coverage.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Experience making quick decisions under deadlines and a high-pressure newsroom environment.
Applications without links to video portfolios/work samples will not be considered.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
REQ-019786
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,270.67 - $136,000 USD
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include 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 and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.
If you’re an Engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, ****** orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
