Video Journalist, Reporter Video

$111,050 - $118,000/Yr

Unclassified - New York, NY

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - New York, NY

About the position

The New York Times is seeking a talented and versatile Video Reporter to join our esteemed Reporter Video team. This role is pivotal in producing, editing, and publishing short-form vertical videos that capture the essence of our news coverage, investigations, and cultural reporting. As an industry leader in visual journalism, we pride ourselves on delivering compelling stories that resonate with our audience across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video storytelling, showcasing expertise in video editing, scriptwriting, and social media copy creation. Your portfolio should reflect a solid understanding of modern mobile video storytelling, demonstrating creativity and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment. In this position, you will be responsible for identifying breaking news and enterprise stories, working closely with reporters to create engaging video content that highlights their expertise. You will write scripts, edit video footage, and experiment with different storytelling techniques, including graphics and animation. A commitment to journalistic independence and a passion for helping people understand the world through our reporting is essential. This hybrid role is based in New York, with regular office attendance required, although we will also consider candidates based in Washington, D.C. The New York Times values diversity and inclusion in our workforce, recognizing that a range of perspectives enhances our journalism and the products we create. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including women, veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY, and the annual base salary ranges from $111,049.64 to $118,000.00, reflecting our commitment to fair compensation and transparency in pay.

Responsibilities

  • Write, produce, edit and publish short-form vertical videos every day.
  • Help to identify breaking news and enterprise across our news report and create video that features the expertise of our journalists.
  • Write scripts, wordsmith text and copy edit.
  • Experiment with various forms of short form vertical video storytelling.
  • Collaborate with visual editors to generate video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences.
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of video storytelling, video editing and production experience at a news organization.
  • 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.
  • Experience creating original videos that intelligently incorporate audio, video, still images and text.
  • Strong video editing skills with Adobe Premiere.
  • Facility in using photo, video, audio, graphics and animation in storytelling.

Nice-to-haves

  • 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).
  • Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience producing shoots and interviewing experts on camera.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid parental leave.
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