Podcast Video Editor, Opinion Shows
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. Times Opinion is hiring multiple video editors to cut weekly episodes of Opinion video podcasts. This is a production heavy position that will edit long form podcasts into fluid digital video. You will edit and master video. You should have a refined understanding of editing techniques in multi-camera environments with a meticulous attention to detail. You will have an in-depth knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects. You'll work daily with Opinion Video staff, Opinion audio engineers and podcast producers to ensure flawless and consistent productions. This position is based in New York and will work a 12pm to 8pm schedule. This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Requirements
- 6+ years of editing and/or video journalism experience
- The ability to edit quickly with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe AfterEffects
- Must be comfortable working on tight, demanding deadlines and in high-stress breaking news situations, and can juggle multiple projects at any given time
- Experience with video production outside of the post production environment
- Experience with vertical video production
- Must be highly organized with the ability to manage complex schedules
Nice To Haves
- Experience and expertise with DaVinci Resolve
- Experience with sound design and rudimentary sound mixing
Responsibilities
- Edit Times Opinion video podcasts
- Take the lead in post production and delivery and guard aesthetic standards of Times Opinion
- Work closely with audio producers to ensure productions will create perfect video
- Work closely with cinematographers to ensure fast and efficient workflow from production to post production
- Work closely with audio engineers to ensure perfect audio quality in video
- 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.
Benefits
- For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
- Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
