Senior Video Journalist, Live Video Production
About The Position
The New York Times is seeking an experienced video journalist to join its growing Daily News video team in New York and help lead video coverage of breaking and developing news in newsroom live blogs and related programming. The role supports live journalism by scaling workflows and communicating schedules and production timelines. The journalist will produce immediate video updates, identify visual opportunities for major news events, and pitch visual stories that complement coverage. This in-office position is based in New York City and requires regular attendance four days per week, with some flexibility subject to departmental guidance. The role reports to the Daily News Director on the video team in New York.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of journalism, video storytelling or video production experience, preferably in a digital video newsroom.
- Significant, proven experience reporting in complex and breaking-news environments under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and decisively, take initiative and carry out all aspects of production with limited guidance.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and ability to edit quickly and accurately.
- Strong editorial news judgment and writing skills, with a passion for breaking news.
- Demonstrated social media platform expertise.
- Experience setting priorities, managing multiple projects, and guiding or coordinating the work of other video journalists.
- Strong organizational skills and clear, efficient communication.
- Ability to work under deadlines and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of global current events and a track record of covering news across multiple subject areas or regions.
- Foundational knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for visuals.
- Knowledge of social and digital media, awareness of competitors’ work and familiarity with new tools being used.
- Previous experience working on digital live coverage and with content management systems.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as news demands.
Responsibilities
- Own and coordinate news video coverage plans for live blogs and related programming, including livestreams, reporter-update videos and clips for carousels.
- Collaborate with the Live news team to plan for upcoming news events and visual opportunities.
- Monitor the news day across core coverage areas.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, project tracking and automated reminders for production updates.
- Manage workflow and process documentation.
- Pitch visually driven videos for live blogs.
- Use news wire services such as AP and Reuters to acquire material.
- Guide team members by overseeing clips and assigning daily news targets.
- Experiment with different forms of vertical and mobile visual storytelling.
- Support and demonstrate understanding of journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits may be available, depending on the role.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s) may be available.
- Company-matching 401(k) plan may be available.
- Employee stock purchase plan may be available.
- Paid vacation may be available.
- Paid sick days may be available.
- Paid parental leave may be available.
- Tuition reimbursement may be available.
- Professional development programs may be available.
- Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, may be available depending on the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
