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The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America Req #96
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Los Angeles Times is seeking a temporary video journalist focused on editing and producing.
Our video editors collaborate closely with videographers, photographers, writers, producers and third-party content providers to create short-form content for The Times’ digital and broadcast platforms.
The successful candidate possesses advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere, with a sophisticated ability to balance and grade video as well as mix and level sound. The candidate understands the digital landscape, from editing video for YouTube to editing vertically for Instagram and TikTok. The person in this role will edit and produce video pieces and occasionally be expected to shoot as well.
We are looking for a highly organized video journalist who is collaborative by nature, communicates effectively, and can meet deadlines. Motion graphics skills are a plus.
Applicants should have five years of full-time video-editing experience in a fast-paced professional environment.
Responsibilities:
- Regularly pitch stories based off original ideas or through working with reporters to create video content to go with articles
- Create quick-turn news clips from various sources to post in a timely manner as news breaks
- Edit video for all formats as needed on the L.A. Times site, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and TikTok
- Think strategically about the optimal use of each platform and work on multiple rounds of edits
- Shoot video as needed
- Work with audience engagement staff to promote video content
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of data and analytics to inform tactical decisions in video strategy
Requirements:
- Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Audition)
- High level of professionalism
- Ability to work well under time pressure
- Strong storytelling editorial skills, communication skills and knowledge of journalism ethics and copyright law
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Highly organized and able to work on simultaneous projects and/or tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Excellent communicator with people in and outside the company
- Skilled problem solver
- Very strong sense for pacing, color, music selection and visual language
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage
This temporary position is expected to last three months and will be based in El Segundo, Calif. Occasional night and weekend work is possible.
Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Senior Editor for Video Mark E. Potts.
The L.A. Times is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive.
The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $28.33 to $55.91 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.
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