Video Journalist

1 week ago


New York, United States New York Times Full time

Video JournalistThe New York Times is looking for a video journalist to bring engaging documentary and storytelling-focused videos to our on- and off-platform audiences. You will pitch, report and produce compelling videos with an emphasis on storytelling, done through the lens of food and cooking.You have a background in digital video, hands-on experience and excellent skills in all aspects of production. You have a passion for creating engaging food content, always on the lookout for stories that can be turned into videos that delight and inform our audience. You should also be data-driven, knowledgeable about YouTube, creative and have strong instincts around telling stories that engage and provide service in a crowded, fast-paced online video landscape. Collaboration and collegiality are a must. Above all, you will work well in a team environment.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.Responsibilities:Pitch, shoot and edit multi-camera videos in the field with a focus on personality-driven storytelling through the lens of food and cooking.Produce and lead episodes of new and established NYT Cooking series and formats.Collaborate with team members and freelancers to create videos at a level consistent with The Times's journalistic standards.Build out crews and coordinate logistics between in-house production and freelancers.Collaborate during the editing process by providing helpful notes on videos.Approach producing, editing and publishing video material for off-platform and social-focused projects with flexibility.Publish videos in NYT Cooking's content management systems and on YouTube.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 the Supervising Producer, NYT Cooking.Basic Qualifications:4+ years of relevant documentary experience: producing, directing, shooting and editing videos for an online audience, with experience in longform (10 - 30 minutes) documentary video journalism specifically.Clear understanding of video platform analytics (Youtube).The ability to edit quickly and accurately with Adobe Premiere Pro.Experience creating scripts and outlines for video editors.Preferred Qualifications:A strategic mind with a bend towards testing and iterating to find what resonates with different audiences.Willingness to learn new skills and pitch in when needed to accomplish the goals of a small team.Well-versed in the world of social and digital food media, with a keen eye on what competitors are doing and what new tools are being used.A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.A passion for food and the mission of The New York TimesThis position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.



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