Video Production Engineer

Dow Jones

70d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Wall Street Journal Video team is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Video Production Engineer to oversee and maintain our field, studio equipment, lighting systems, and production spaces. This role combines technical expertise, organizational precision, and a hands-on approach to support a fast-paced, global newsroom. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple production needs across teams.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience in video production or broadcast operations.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, and After Effects.
• Proven experience managing and maintaining camera, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Experience with live production and control room environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based production workflows and digital asset management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a dynamic newsroom environment.
• Commitment to staying current with evolving production technologies and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all field and studio equipment for WSJ Video, including Sony FX-series cameras, Sony and Canon lenses, Aputure/Sidus Link lighting systems, and various audio tools.
• Use Cheqroom, our online inventory management system, to track and manage daily shoot requests.
• Ensure all gear is cleaned, maintained, and kept to operational standards.
• Handle both hands-on maintenance and strategic planning for equipment upgrades, lifecycle management, and workflow optimization.
• Assist the video engineering team with running livestream events, media management, cloud-based archiving, and post-production workflows.
• Manage and maintain voiceover and video podcasting booths.
• Help develop and refine end-to-end workflows for field and studio productions.
• Provide hands-on support for breaking news, live events, and special projects.
• Be available to work evenings and weekends as part of a rotation or as news demands.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits.
• Flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees