Video Journalist, Reporter Video

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. Its why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. Its 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 its why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that its worth paying for.

The New York Times is an industry leader in visual journalism with reporting that includes extraordinary news coverage investigations and culture and lifestyle reporting. The Reporter Video team identifies compelling stories and brings the depth and breadth of our news report onto our site and other platforms through video that features the expertise of our world-class journalists.

This is a role for someone who wants to produce edit and publish short-form vertical videos daily and is versatile enough to work on news features enterprise and investigative projects with colleagues across the newsroom. You have expertise in video storytelling including video editing and writing creatively to visuals as well as a sharp sense of the digital landscape.

Your portfolio and work samples should reveal a strong grasp of modern mobile video storytelling and it should show that youre a quick learner with creative ideas and the ability to work on small or large teams. You are solid technically ideas-oriented and have solid news judgment. Cinematography skills are an added asset. Were looking for someone who excels on deadlines and has experience juggling multiple projects at any given time.

This is an in-office position based in London and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Write produce edit and publish short-form vertical videos every day.
• Help to identify breaking news and enterprise across our news report and create video that features the expertise of our journalists whether working with reporters on camera or using voiceover or visual storytelling techniques including graphics and animation.
• Write visually rich scripts with an emphasis on visual takeaways.
• Experiment with various forms of short-form vertical video storytelling.
• Collaborate with visual editors to generate video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences.
• 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 for Reporter Video in London.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven experience with video storytelling video editing and production experience at a news organization.
• Excellent news judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news gathering and/or investigations into a tight informative and engaging video.
• Experience producing shoots and interviewing experts on camera.
• Experience creating original videos that intelligently incorporate audio video still images and text.
• Strong video editing skills with Adobe Premiere.
• Facility in using photo video audio graphics and animation in storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of global current events particularly in Europe Africa and the Middle East.
• Able to meet deadlines and adapt to change within an unpredictable news and production environment
• Design and animation skills including experience with design and animation software (Figma Illustrator Photoshop and After Effects).
• Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.

In your cover letter include links to three videos from your work that best reflect the kind of reporter video work you could see The New York Times making. For each video briefly describe your role in producing it what you think worked particularly well and what you would improve or approach differently.

Applications without links to video portfolios/work samples will not be considered.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits

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 employee stock purchase…