Video Journalist

Hearst • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a Video Journalist to enhance its journalism through high-quality, compelling video content. This role involves producing various video formats, including breaking news, field reporting, features, franchise series, and YouTube projects. The Video Journalist will collaborate with producers, reporters, and editors to create clear, engaging videos that deepen audience connection. This is a hands-on position requiring the ability to report in the field, capture footage, and edit stories effectively. The ideal candidate is passionate about their craft, can work independently or as part of a team, and is comfortable with both fast-turnaround and more produced video projects.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience filming and editing video
• A strong reel or portfolio that demonstrates cinematography and editing ability
• Highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and tools such as After Effects, AE Juice and Photoshop
• 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
• Skilled in color correction, exposure and creating a consistent visual look
• Experience with motion graphics, keyframing and basic animation for video
• Demonstrates strong storytelling instincts, including shot selection, pacing and use of sound
• Highly organized with file management and understands project workflows and backups
• Can operate independently in the field and problem-solve in real time
• 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

Benefits

• Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism

What This Job Offers

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