Senior Video Editor, Podcast Video (Temp)

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 continuing to expand its video journalism, identifying compelling visual stories across the depth and breadth of our report. We showcase the expertise of Times journalists on-camera, share urgent news updates, produce on-the-ground reporting, pioneer Visual Investigations and video podcasts.

The New York Times is looking for a 12 month temporary Senior Video Editor who can help bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through full episode video podcasts and vertical video clips.

This is a post-production position responsible for managing the editing of individual shows and social clips. You have a refined understanding of editing techniques in multi-camera environments, a meticulous attention to detail and can work on complex edits autonomously and under deadline. You have an in-depth knowledge of Adobe systems.

You will work with a team that includes a senior producer, video journalists and other internal and external collaborators, to lead the edit and publication of video work that enhances our report. This role is for someone with a deep understanding of social video trends who takes an innovative and adaptive approach to video formats and techniques.

This is a temporary (12M) hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and color correct Newsroom podcast video in horizontal and vertical formats

• Deliver top-notch product under intense deadline pressure and without the need for direct supervision, continuous editorial guidance or task management

• Bring a digital first mindset to editing on-platform and for social media

• Edit creatively both for full-length videos and video clips and in coordination with an audio edit

• Assist in defining style and techniques that give our videos a voice and make them stand out from the pack

• Collaborate on optimizing a post-production and archival workflow

• Perform related work as assigned

• 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 Executive Producer, Podcast Video

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at a major video outlet or production company

• Strong digital video editing background

• Must have a strong portfolio of digital work

• Experience creating original videos that incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics and text

• Expertise in Adobe Premiere and CS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be up to speed on the latest media techniques, technologies and software

• Ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news into a tight, informative and engaging video

• Experience working in video podcasts

• Experience producing, scripting and/or structuring digital news or documentary stories

• Experience making quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high-pressure newsroom setting

• 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 a flexible schedule

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:$124,979.94—$130,000 USD

 

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