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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.

The New York Times Magazine is looking for an experienced Senior Video Journalist to produce, edit and publish short- and long-form videos that support the magazine's storytelling. This role is for a journalist with a refined understanding of video production and storytelling, including video editing, shooting, writing for narration and social copy, with a clear sense for how to creatively use graphics and animation to illustrate complex ideas. Ideal candidates should have knowledge and expertise in magazine journalism and should know how to translate the unique sensibilities of the magazine into compelling and sophisticated video stories.

You will create short-form video columns that run weekly and monthly. You have a strong grasp of mobile video storytelling, with solid technical skills in shooting, editing and producing video. You thrive on working on small or large teams and juggling multiple projects with varying deadlines.

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:

• Collaborate with the Senior Producer, the Video desk and magazine editors to create video shows for the magazine.
• Script, produce, edit and publish a formatted series of vertical videos.
• Work with cinematographers, video editors and other collaborators, both internally and externally to execute video projects.
• Work closely with video leaders and magazine staff to ensure our work follows newsroom standards.
• 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 the Senior Producer, Magazine in NYC.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of journalism experience, including multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at a major news organization or production company.
• Experience creating original videos that incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics and text.
• Excellent news judgment and reporting, with a proven ability to work with colleagues and other reporters to synthesize newsgathering and/or investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video.
• Video editing skills with Adobe Premiere
• Facility in using photo, video, audio, graphics and animation in storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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) and a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, and behavior would be a bonus.
• Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience producing shoots and interviewing experts on camera.
• A passion for magazine journalism.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Experience making quick decisions under deadlines and a high-pressure newsroom environment.

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

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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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 plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$124,979.94-$152,000 USD

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