Video Journalist

Dow Jones & Company • New York City, NY

3d

About The Position

The Video Journalist will create videos for MarketWatch and Barron’s that explain business news, markets, and personal finance topics with clarity, creativity, and personality — from quick turnarounds to longer in depth explainers to documentary-style features. You’ll be a hands-on storyteller who can take an idea from concept to publish: scripting, shooting, and editing your own work with a sharp sense of what performs on YouTube. You will also work with other team members to produce, shoot or edit across other projects as well.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience producing, shooting, and editing video and producing journalism in video, audio or print.
• Proven track record of YouTube success.
• Demonstrated experience producing compelling news, explainer, documentary and character driven videos.
• Strong journalistic skills, including but not limited to: story ideation, research, fact-checking, sourcing experts and real people, interviewing subjects and experts, and sifting through and understanding data to produce compelling videos.
• A good understanding of business/finance news and current affairs.
• Ability to produce, shoot and edit both documentary on location videos and in-studio interviews.
• Skilled with multiple camera setups, including but not limited to the Sony FS7, A7S and multiple lighting setups.
• Professional competency editing with Adobe Premiere and using or creating professional graphics utilizing After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Nice To Haves

• Academic coursework in journalism (whether in undergrad or graduate school) is preferred.
• On camera experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch, write and produce original short and long form video stories about business, personal finance, markets, technology, and the economy.
• Conduct interviews and write scripts that explain complex financial ideas in a clear, engaging and relatable way.
• Shoot and edit videos, managing everything from lighting and framing to post-production.
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Video to refine story structure, visuals, and editorial accuracy.
• Adapt content for multiple formats — YouTube explainers, on site clips, and social/vertical video.
• Incorporate graphics and data to help audiences visualize trends and financial concepts.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize reach and engagement.
• Use and report on analytics to understand what drives performance and apply insights to future projects.
• Appear on camera as needed to host videos.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Financial Health Programs
• Cybersecurity Protection

What This Job Offers

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