Video Journalist, Weekend News
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The New York Times Company
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$124,635 Salary, Full-Time
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Back to jobs Video Journalist, Weekend News New York, NY Apply The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for. The New York Times is seeking a video journalist to join a growing video team in New York focused on breaking news, live journalism and news video reporting. The video journalist will stay on top of the news of the day—sourcing video clips for news stories, editing footage that takes the viewer to the scene for ongoing stories, as well as scripting and editing text-on-screen packages for our site and off-platform. You will be responsible for setting up and monitoring live video feeds, and work in collaboration with the desks across the newsroom to identify, verify, edit and publish video material in a variety of formats. In this role, you will also pitch relevant, visual and compelling stories for day turns and longer reported packages. You are a strong editorial producer and are able to keep track of breaking news and ongoing stories. You can work under deadlines and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We're looking for a candidate who will relentlessly find the best video for a news story and has a track record of working on multiple projects at any given time. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. While subject to change, currently the shift is Tuesday to Saturday.
Responsibilities:
Source footage, write scripts and edit breaking news video packages for our site and off-platform Produce breaking news stories independently or in collaboration with colleagues across the newsroom Pitch regularly and independently report on possible story opportunities Use news wire services such as AP and Reuters to acquire material Set up and monitor live feeds, adding text and graphics as needed Find, verify and acquire user-generated content Write succinct and effective headlines and summaries for video assets Monitor the news day across core areas of coverage Coordinate with the social team and social editors on the creation of news clips for social media Experiment with different forms of vertical and mobile visual storytelling Collaborate with visual editors to come up with social formats that align with Graphics, Video, Photo and Design teams 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 aSenior Producer Basic Qualifications:
4+ years of proven journalism experience (preferably in a digital video or broadcast newsroom) Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, able to edit quickly and accurately Demonstrated understanding of the video production process Demonstrated writing and researching skills Social media platform expertisePreferred Qualifications :
Experience with OSINT reporting techniques and UGC video verification Ability to meet fast deadlines and adapt to a daily, unpredictable news production environment Strong editorial judgment and writing skills, with a passion for finding original, visual journalism opportunities in competitive news moments Thorough knowledge of global current events, with experience covering global news A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for visuals Well-versed in the world of social and digital media, with a keen eye on what competitors are doing and what new tools are being used Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed Communicative and collaborative team player This position is represented by the NewsGuild ofNY. REQ-018770
The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,270.67 - $136,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world's best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)'s Know Your Rights Poster is available here . The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here . Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site . The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times. If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general . Apply for this job- indicates a required field First Name
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