Video Journalist

Hearst • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Houston Chronicle is looking for a Video Journalist to help bring our journalism to life through high-quality, compelling video. This role focuses on producing strong video across a range of formats, from breaking news and field reporting to features, franchise series and YouTube projects. You will work closely with producers, reporters and editors to create video that is clear, engaging and built to deepen audience connection. This is a hands-on role for a skilled video journalist who can report in the field, capture high-quality footage and shape stories through the editing process. The ideal candidate values craft, can operate independently, as part of a team, and is comfortable working across both fast-turn and more produced video.

Requirements

• Has at least 5 years of professional experience filming and editing video
• Has a strong reel or portfolio that demonstrates cinematography and editing ability
• Is highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and tools such as After Effects, AE Juice and Photoshop
• Has strong skills in videography using Sony cinema line cameras and understands lighting, framing and composition, including building interview setups
• Understands audio recording techniques and can troubleshoot and enhance audio in the field and in post
• Is skilled in color correction, exposure and creating a consistent visual look
• Has experience with motion graphics, keyframing and basic animation for video
• Demonstrates strong storytelling instincts, including shot selection, pacing and use of sound
• Is highly organized with file management and understands project workflows and backups
• Can operate independently in the field and problem-solve in real time
• Is motivated by producing high-quality video that strengthens our journalism and audience experience

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot and edit video across formats, including breaking news, explainers, features and franchise series
• Capture high-quality footage in the field, including interviews, live events and on-the-ground reporting
• Shape stories through editing, with strong pacing, clean audio and clear narrative structure
• Contribute to higher-production video, including YouTube videos, recurring series and documentary-style projects
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, editors and audience teams to execute video tied to newsroom priorities
• Help maintain visual consistency and quality across recurring formats and franchises
• Ensure all video meets strong editorial, technical and production standards
• Manage footage, project files and assets with clear organization and version control
• Work efficiently under deadline pressure while maintaining a high level of craft

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees