The New York Times Company
The New York Times Company is hiring: Senior Video Journalist, Podcast Video in
The New York Times Company, New York, NY, United States, 10292
Content Summary: Senior Video Journalist, 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 Journalist who can bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through horizontal video podcasts and vertical video clips.
This is a production-heavy position to oversee and lead the production and post-production of individual shows, and guide the teams that execute on them. You have a refined understanding of production and editing techniques in multi-camera environments with a meticulous attention to detail.
As your primary job is producing-including overseeing the work of cinematographers, editors, and other collaborators-you are fluent in cinematography, including lighting techniques in multi-camera environments, and post-production, and will work under the direction of the Executive Producer, Podcast Video.
You will work with reporters, editors and external collaborators to establish and execute on a vision for podcast video work that enhances our report. This role is for someone with a deep understanding of social video trends and 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 $152,000.00.
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 Journalist who can bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through horizontal video podcasts and vertical video clips.
This is a production-heavy position to oversee and lead the production and post-production of individual shows, and guide the teams that execute on them. You have a refined understanding of production and editing techniques in multi-camera environments with a meticulous attention to detail.
As your primary job is producing-including overseeing the work of cinematographers, editors, and other collaborators-you are fluent in cinematography, including lighting techniques in multi-camera environments, and post-production, and will work under the direction of the Executive Producer, Podcast Video.
You will work with reporters, editors and external collaborators to establish and execute on a vision for podcast video work that enhances our report. This role is for someone with a deep understanding of social video trends and 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:
- Produce Newsroom podcast videos in horizontal and vertical formats
- Oversee the work of cinematographers and editors on projects
- Work closely with newsroom audio editors and producers to guard standards
- Collaborate with newsroom social and video team to ensure smooth production timelines and delivery, including pitching posts for social team and writing captions
- Pitch and develop different forms of short-form vertical video storytelling that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative
- Must be able to 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, Podcast Video
Basic Qualifications:
- 8+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at at a major video outlet or production company
- Experience creating original videos that incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics and text
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent news judgment and ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news gathering and investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video
- Experience working in video podcasts
- Experience working in newsroom environments
- The ability to make quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting
- 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 $152,000.00.
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.