Video Journalist, Vertical Video
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Creative Arts/Media
Video Production, Journalism, Social Media
Dow Jones & Co.
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, Market Watch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.
Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy
NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Full time
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Job Description:About the Role:
Barron's is seeking a versatile and creative Video Journalist to produce short-form vertical video that brings stock, market, and personal finance stories to life across social platforms, including You Tube, Instagram, Tik Tok, and more.
Part journalist, part storyteller, and part creator-you are comfortable breaking down complex financial topics and producing them in a highly visual format built for scrolling audiences. In this role, you will pitch, shoot, write, edit, and appear on camera while working with reporters to turn headlines and data points into short, smart, and engaging stories that help audiences make sense of the economy and their own portfolios.
YouWill:
- Partner with the newsroom to identify compelling stories, trends, and data points. Translate these insights into engaging short-form vertical videos that spotlight Barron's reporters.
- Pitch, write, and produce short-form video stories that explain current events in markets and the broader economy.
- Appear on camera to deliver explainers, voiceovers, and quick-hit market updates.
- Shoot and edit your own stories from start to finish.
- Modify and adapt existing long-form content into highly engaging vertical clips.
- Utilize analytics tools (You Tube Studio, Tik Tok Insights, Instagram metrics) to understand what resonates with our audience and iterate on future stories.
- 3+ years of experience creating vertical video for social media platforms.
- Demonstrated success in producing informative and engaging video journalism in a fast-paced environment, with strong hooks and storytelling skills.
- Experience writing, producing, and editing short-form vertical videos on tight deadlines.
- Expertise in video and graphics editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
- Experience in archive producing, including sourcing and utilizing photos, video, graphics, and audio.
- Deep knowledge of platform-specific trends on You Tube Shorts, Tik Tok, and Instagram, with an eagerness to experiment with new forms of mobile visual storytelling.
- Strong journalistic fundamentals: writing, story ideation, research, fact-checking, interviewing experts, and sifting through data to produce accurate, compelling videos.
- A solid understanding of business/finance news, markets, and current affairs.
The base pay range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
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Dow Jones - W&I - Barrons Newsroom
Job CategoryEditorial/Journalism
Union StatusUnion role
Base Pay Range$95,000 - $110,000
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