Senior Video Editor, Shows

The New York Times • New York, NY

3d • $124,979 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is looking for a Senior Video Editor who can help bring our shows portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through horizontal video podcasts and vertical video clips. This is a post-production position to manage the editing of individual shows as well as clips. You have a refined understanding of editing techniques in multi-camera environments, a meticulous attention to detail, and are adept at working on complex edits autonomously and under deadline. You have an in-depth knowledge of Adobe systems. You will work with producers, editors, journalists and other internal and external collaborators to lead the edit and publication of the Shows department's work. This role is for someone with a deep understanding of social video trends who takes an innovative and adaptive approach to video formats and techniques.

Requirements

• 8+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at at a major video outlet or production company
• Strong digital video editing background
• Must have a 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

• Must be up to speed on the latest media techniques and technologies
• Work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news into a tight, informative and engaging video
• Experience working in video podcasts
• Experience producing, scripting, and/or structuring digital news or documentary stories
• Experience making quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting
• A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for visuals
• Well-versed in the world of social and digital media, with a keen eye on what competitors are doing and what new tools are being used
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Edit and color-correct Newsroom podcasts across our entire show portfolio, delivering content in both short-form vertical and long-form horizontal format
• Deliver top-notch product under intense deadline pressure, and without the need for direct supervision, continuous editorial guidance, or task management
• Bring a digital first mindset to editing on-platform and for social media
• Edit creatively both for full-length videos and video clips, and in coordination with an audio edit
• Assist in defining style and techniques that give our videos a voice and make them stand out from the pack
• Collaborate on optimizing a post production and archival workflow
• 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

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• a company-matching 401(k) plan
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid vacation
• paid sick days
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development programs

What This Job Offers

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