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Thenewyorktimes·19 days ago
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, pioneering Visual Investigations, and video podcasts.
We are looking for a Video Editor who can help bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through horizontal video podcasts and vertical video clips.
This is a post-production position to edit social clips and episodes of individual shows as well as clips for a range of shows including Cannonball with Wesley Morris, The Interview, Popcast and other shows. You have a refined understanding of editing techniques in multi-camera environments, a meticulous attention to detail, and are adept at working on complex edits autonomously and under deadline. 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. You have an in-depth knowledge of Adobe systems.
You will work with the podcast video team, and other collaborators on podcast video episodes. You have an understanding of social video trends and take an innovative and adaptive approach to video formats and techniques.
This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
Edit and color correct Newsroom podcast videos 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
This role reports to a Senior Producer, Podcast Video
Basic Qualifications:
3+ years of professional digital video editing experience
Experience working in a newsroom
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:
Experience working in video podcasts
Experience working with social video and social media platforms
Up to speed on the latest video editing techniques and technologies
Ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news into a tight, informative and engaging video
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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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, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
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