Senior Video Editor, Podcast Video

New York Times • New York, NY

395d • $122,529 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is seeking a Senior Video Editor to enhance its audio portfolio for mobile, social, and digital audiences through innovative video formats. This role involves managing the editing of video podcasts and clips, requiring a strong understanding of editing techniques, particularly in multi-camera environments, and a commitment to journalistic independence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at a major video outlet or production company
• Strong digital video editing background
• Strong portfolio of digital work
• Experience creating original videos that incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics and text
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere and CS

Nice To Haves

• Up to speed on the latest media techniques and technologies
• Ability to synthesize news into engaging video with colleagues and reporters
• Experience working in video podcasts
• Experience producing, scripting, and/or structuring digital news or documentary stories
• Ability to make quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting
• Foundational knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for visuals
• Well-versed in social and digital media trends
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Edit and color correct Newsroom Audio podcasts in horizontal and vertical formats
• Deliver top-notch product under intense deadline pressure, without the need for direct supervision
• Bring a digital first mindset to editing on-platform and for social media
• Edit creatively for full-length videos and video clips, coordinating with audio edits
• Assist in defining style and techniques that give videos a unique voice
• Collaborate on optimizing post production and archival workflow
• Perform related work as assigned
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and commitment to the mission of seeking the truth

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed