Video Journalist

The Washington Times • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Washington Times is seeking a creative, motivated Video Journalist to join its growing video team and tell compelling stories through original digital journalism. The role calls for a journalist with strong storytelling instincts, sharp news judgment, curiosity, and the ability to find creative ways to bring important stories to life through video. The journalist will identify angles, research and develop stories, write engaging scripts, conduct interviews, and collaborate with reporters and editors to produce meaningful, informative video content.

This hands-on role involves the full storytelling process, from pitching and researching ideas to filming, interviewing, scripting, and assisting with post-production. The Video Journalist should be comfortable contributing on camera, including reporting from the field, conducting interviews, and presenting stories. Occasional travel is required. As part of a small, collaborative team, the journalist will be encouraged to take initiative, contribute ideas, develop new skills, take ownership of projects, and help shape the future of the company's video storytelling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3–5 years working in a newsroom environment, video reporting, digital news production, or multimedia storytelling is preferred.
• Strong storytelling instincts and sharp news judgment.
• Familiarity with professional video equipment and basic editing workflows.
• Comfort contributing on camera.
• Occasional travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing scripts, researching stories, conducting interviews, or producing original editorial content.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in a newsroom, video reporting, digital news production, or multimedia storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas and identify interesting angles for video journalism.
• Research and develop stories.
• Write engaging scripts.
• Conduct interviews.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to produce informative video content.
• Film stories and assist with post-production.
• Contribute on camera by reporting from the field, conducting interviews, or presenting stories.
• Take initiative and ownership of projects and contribute ideas to the video team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement planning with matching options
• Generous paid time off program
• Flexible work schedule
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level