The New York Times · 23 hours ago
Senior Video Editor, Reporter Video
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expThe New York Times is an industry leader in visual journalism, seeking an experienced Senior Video Editor for their Reporter Video team. The role involves editing and producing engaging short-form videos that highlight culture and lifestyle stories, collaborating with journalists and producers, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Video editing and color correction of news, enterprise and investigative videos featuring reporters from across the newsroom
Collaborate with video journalists and producers in the pre/post production process, including writing, structure and creative execution. Demonstrate excellent news judgment across projects
Deliver top-notch product under intense deadline pressure, and without the need for direct supervision, continuous editorial guidance, or task management
Work across a range of stories with various newsroom desks including culture and styles, often juggling multiple projects
Work with animators to incorporate animation, motion graphics and house design styles into videos
Experiment with different formats of vertical and mobile visual storytelling
Guiding junior staff on edits as needed
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
Qualification
Required
8+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at a major news video outlet and/or production company (minimum 5 years of video editing experience)
Strong digital video editing background
Expertise in Adobe Premiere and Creative Suite
Strong audio editing, mixing and fixing skills for video
Proven ability to craft stories, own video research for a project and edit a video with oversight from managers and senior staff
Thorough knowledge of current events, with experience covering news
Conceive and create fresh original videos related to the news
Must have an impressive portfolio of video editing primarily for digital or broadcast news outlets
Preferred
Experience animating and editing animations in Adobe After Effects
Bring a digital first mindset to editing on-platform and for social media
Familiarity with the latest video editing techniques and technologies
The ability to make quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting
A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for visuals
Interest in culture and lifestyle coverage
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
Benefits
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
Professional development programs
Company
The New York Times
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1001-5000 employees
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