Video Journalist, NYT Cooking

The New York Times • New York, NY

6d • $113,271 - $132,000 • Onsite

About The Position

New York Times Cooking is looking for a video journalist to bring engaging documentary and storytelling-focused videos to our on- and off-platform audiences. This person will pitch, report and produce compelling videos with an emphasis on storytelling, done through the lens of food and cooking. The right candidate will have a background in digital video, hands-on experience and excellent skills in all aspects of production. They should have a passion for creating engaging food content, always on the lookout for stories that can be turned into videos that delight and inform our audience. They should also be data-driven, knowledgeable about Youtube, creative and have strong instincts around telling stories that engage and provide service in a crowded, fast-paced online video landscape. Collaboration and collegiality are a must. Above all, we are looking for someone who works well in a team environment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant documentary experience: producing, directing, shooting and editing videos for an online audience, with experience in longform (10 - 30 minutes) documentary video journalism specifically.
• Clear understanding of video platform analytics (Youtube).
• The ability to edit quickly and accurately with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience creating scripts and outlines for video editors.
• A strategic mind with a bend towards testing and iterating to find what resonates with various audiences.
• Willingness to learn new skills and pitch in when needed to accomplish the goals of a small team.
• Well-versed in the world of social and digital food media, with a keen eye on what competitors are doing and what new tools are being used.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• A passion for food and the mission of The New York Times

Responsibilities

• Pitch, shoot and edit multi-camera videos in the field with a focus on personality-driven storytelling through the lens of food and cooking.
• Produce and lead episodes of new and established NYT Cooking series and formats.
• Collaborate with team members and freelancers to create videos at a level consistent with The Times’s journalistic standards.
• Build out crews and coordinate logistics between in-house production and freelancers.
• Collaborate during the editing process by providing helpful and effective notes on videos.
• Approach producing, editing and publishing video material for off-platform and social-focused projects with flexibility.
• Publish videos in NYT Cooking’s content management systems and on Youtube.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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