Associate Video Journalist
The Wall Street Journal•New York, NY
•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Associate Producer works closely with news editors and the breaking news team at “the Hub” to create quick-turn videos and cutdowns of feature content for on-platform, YouTube, and social platforms. This agile visual journalist shepherds breaking news stories from pitch to final cut under tight deadlines, applying sharp news judgment, knowledge of business and economic news, and technical editing skills to produce compelling short-form video. The role reports to the Senior Supervising Producer, Video.
Requirements
- At least 1–3 years of experience producing end-to-end video content, preferably in a daily news environment.
- Understanding of and interest in current affairs and the Wall Street Journal’s core topic areas, including business, personal finance, markets, technology, and the economy.
- Ability to write, edit, package, and publish short-form videos quickly as news demands.
- High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Experience clearing third-party footage and navigating user-generated content verification under deadline pressure.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience working in high-pressure situations under deadline constraints.
- Flexibility to work after standard work hours, depending on the news cycle.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Photoshop, or template-driven motion graphics workflows.
Responsibilities
- Monitor daily news and pitch, research, script, and edit relevant, newsmaking videos.
- Edit videos using footage and motion graphics templates.
- Produce optimized cutdowns and adaptations of WSJ feature videos for onsite and some social channels.
- Manage multiple quick-turn projects throughout the day.
- Follow social platforms for trending news moments and seek permission to use content.
- Work with Storyful to verify user-generated content during breaking news events.
- Partner with newsroom reporters and editors to identify and produce timely videos.
- Follow Wall Street Journal editorial standards, legal guidelines, and visual style guides.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, and wellbeing.
- Optional benefits to meet employees’ diverse needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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