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Video Journalist, Podcast Video

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • New York
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AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years in multimedia news storytelling, video editing, Adobe Premiere skills, cinematography, and social media experience. Quick decision-making and a flexible schedule are essential.
  • You will produce podcast videos in various formats, collaborate with teams, pitch ideas, handle deadlines, experiment with storytelling, and uphold journalistic independence.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing, and production experience in video news journalism
  • Excellent news judgment and ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news gathering and investigations into informative and engaging podcast video
  • Experience creating original news videos that incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics, and text
  • Ability to edit video with Adobe Premiere
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Cinematography experience
  • Experience working in video podcasts
  • Experience working with social videos and social media platforms
  • Interest in news, politics, and pop culture
  • The ability to make quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

  • Produce Newsroom podcast videos in horizontal and vertical formats
  • Collaborate with the newsroom audience, social, and video teams to ensure smooth production timelines and delivery, including pitching videos to our social team and writing captions
  • Pitch and develop different forms of short-form vertical video storytelling that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative
  • Can 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
  • This role reports to the Executive Producer for Podcast Video

FAQs

What is the duration of the Video Journalist position?

The position is temporary and lasts for 12 months.

Is this position in-person or remote?

This is an in-office position based in New York, with regular attendance in the office four days a week, though there may be some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.

What are the main responsibilities of the Video Journalist?

The main responsibilities include producing podcast videos in various formats, collaborating on production timelines, pitching video ideas, developing short-form video storytelling, and working under the guidance of a Senior Producer on the Podcast Video team.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have 4+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing, and production experience in video news journalism, excellent news judgment, and proficiency in editing video with Adobe Premiere, along with familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include cinematography experience, experience with video podcasts and social media videos, an interest in news and pop culture, and the ability to make quick decisions under deadlines.

What is the salary range for this role?

The annual base pay range for this role is between $113,270.67 - $136,000 USD.

Will the Video Journalist have the opportunity to experiment with new ideas?

Yes, the role requires openness to experimenting with new ideas.

What is the team structure for this position?

The role reports to the Executive Producer for Podcast Video and involves collaboration with reporters, editors, the audio team, and external collaborators.

Does The New York Times support diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Yes, The New York Times embraces a diverse workforce and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

How does The New York Times handle applications from individuals with criminal histories?

The New York Times considers applications from individuals with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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