Associate Video Editor, NYT Wirecutter

The New York Times • New York, NY

2d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Wirecutter is seeking an associate video editor to turn around fast video cuts and coordinate their publication on the New York Times app, Wirecutter's website, and many social platforms as we expand our video journalism, developing new series and storytelling formats to bring journalists' recommendations to viewers on all platforms. You have experience turning around quick edits for a news organization or other media company. You have a deadline-driven approach to work and are highly organized; eager to immerse yourself in the intricacies of Wirecutter's video production processes. You're highly collaborative and comfortable working closely with journalists, web producers, and your coworkers on the video team, who you'll share projects with — taking edits to completion, creating additional cuts, or creating initial rough cuts to pass to another editor. You may also help out on set, coordinating larger shoots that require many hands. This is a hybrid position based in New York City.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere and Creative Suite as well as experience troubleshooting technical issues
• Ability to film with both iPhones and DSLRs

Nice To Haves

• Excellent news and editorial judgment
• A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for visuals
• Familiarity with journalistic standards and willingness to learn Wirecutter's mission and methodology

Responsibilities

• Edit Wirecutter videos for publication, including refitting videos for use across multiple platforms
• Coordinate video publication with the social and web production teams, ensuring each Wirecutter video is shared on as many surfaces as possible
• Work closely with the senior video editor, creating early-stage, rough edits of longer videos (five minutes or more)
• Prepare smooth project handovers and pick up incomplete edits to take to the finish line
• Diligently manage video files and data, making sure all videos are safely backed up and important information is captured in our database
• Occasionally be on hand during video shoots to ensure production runs smoothly
• Consistently meet deadlines and juggle several tasks
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees