Senior Video Editor, Reporter Video

New York, NYfull time

On Site

senior

$125k–$130k

H1B: yes

The New York Times The Senior Video Editor, Reporter Video at The New York Times produces, edits, and publishes short-form vertical videos with reporters. The role involves collaborating across the newsroom to develop innovative video storytelling formats and oversee cinematographers and editors.

Responsibilities

Script, produce, edit and publish a formatted series of vertical videos.
Oversee the work of cinematographers and editors and other collaborators.
Identify news and enterprise opportunities across our news report and develop stories that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative.
Collaborate with visual editors to develop video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences.
Work closely with video leaders and other newsroom reporters to ensure our work follows newsroom standards.
Must be able to handle newsroom deadlines and juggle multiple projects at any given time.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
You will report to a Senior Producer on the Reporter Video team in NYC.

Qualification

8+ years of multimedia storytellingFamiliarity with Adobe Creative CloudFacility in using photoAvailable to work a flexible schedule

Required

8+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at a major video outlet or production company
Experience creating original videos that incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics and text
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
Excellent news judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize newsgathering and/or investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video
Experience creating original videos that intelligently incorporate audio, video, animation and text
Facility in using photo, video, audio, graphics and animation in storytelling

Preferred

Able to meet deadlines and adapt to change within an unpredictable news and production environment
Video editing skills with Adobe Premiere
Design and animation skills including experience with design and animation software (Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects) and a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, and behavior would be a bonus
Advanced knowledge of current events and deep experience covering breaking news stories in the US and internationally
Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team
Experience producing shoots and interviewing experts on camera
Available to work a flexible schedule
Applications without links to video portfolios/work samples will not be considered.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Annual Bonus
Tuition
Parental Leave
Flexible Work

Company

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