The New York Times Company
Senior Video Editor, Podcast Video Job at The New York Times Company in New York
The New York Times Company, New York, NY, United States, 10292
Content Summary: Senior Video Editor, Podcast Video at New York, for The New York Times Company
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.
Job Description
The New York Times is looking for a Senior Video Editor who can help bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through horizontal video podcasts and vertical video clips.
This is a post-production position to manage the editing of individual shows as well as clips. You have a refined understanding of editing techniques in multi-camera environments, a meticulous attention to detail, and are adept at working on complex edits autonomously and under deadline. You have an in-depth knowledge of Adobe systems.
You will work with an Executive Producer, a Video Journalist, a Video Editor, and other internal and external collaborators to lead the edit and publication of audio video work that enhances our report. This role is for someone with a deep understanding of social video trends who takes an innovative and adaptive approach to video formats and techniques.
This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $122,529.36 and $130,000.00.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual 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 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 will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.
Job Description
The New York Times is looking for a Senior Video Editor who can help bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through horizontal video podcasts and vertical video clips.
This is a post-production position to manage the editing of individual shows as well as clips. You have a refined understanding of editing techniques in multi-camera environments, a meticulous attention to detail, and are adept at working on complex edits autonomously and under deadline. You have an in-depth knowledge of Adobe systems.
You will work with an Executive Producer, a Video Journalist, a Video Editor, and other internal and external collaborators to lead the edit and publication of audio video work that enhances our report. This role is for someone with a deep understanding of social video trends who takes an innovative and adaptive approach to video formats and techniques.
This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Edit and color correct Newsroom Audio podcasts in horizontal and vertical formats
- Deliver top-notch product under intense deadline pressure, and without the need for direct supervision, continuous editorial guidance, or task management
- Bring a digital first mindset to editing on-platform and for social media
- Edit creatively both for full-length videos and video clips, and in coordination with an audio edit
- Assist in defining style and techniques that give our videos a voice and make them stand out from the pack
- Collaborate on optimizing a post production and archival workflow
- Perform related work as assigned
- 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, Podcast Video
Basic Qualifications:
- 8+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at at a major video outlet or production company
- Strong digital video editing background
- Must have a strong portfolio of digital work
- Experience creating original videos that incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics and text
- Expertise in Adobe Premiere and CS
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must be up to speed on the latest media techniques and technologies
- Ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news into a tight, informative and engaging video
- Experience working in video podcasts
- Experience producing, scripting, and/or structuring digital news or documentary stories
- Experience making quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting
- A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for visuals
- Well-versed in the world of social and digital media, with a keen eye on what competitors are doing and what new tools are being used
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $122,529.36 and $130,000.00.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual 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 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 will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.