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Hiebing

Video Editor & Motion Designer

Madison, WI · On-site

You'll work across a wide range of projects-from logo animation and social content to digital video and brand commercials -and play a meaningful role in shaping how ideas show up in the world.

Havas Health & You

Video Producer

New York, NY · On-site

You will have a hand in every aspect of video and animation production from inception through ... completion. You will be responsible for producing individual projects; managing project workflows ...

Onyx Games LLC

Cinematic Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Cinematic Video Editor (Contract) - Onyx Odds Location: Remote Type: Contract About Onyx Odds Onyx ... Optimize animations for social platforms (TikTok, IG, YouTube, X) Requirements * 3-4+ years of ...

Havas Health & You

Video Producer

New York, NY

You will have a hand in every aspect of video and animation production from inception through ... completion. You will be responsible for producing individual projects; managing project workflows ...

L'Renee & Associates

Graphic Design Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

L'Renee & Associates is seeking a Multimedia Graphic Design Intern to support internal and external projects across graphic design, video, animation, email, social media, web, and event marketing. This ...

NCCER

Video Editor

Alachua, FL · On-site

Animation of design assets * Provide creative vision to the editing process, bringing your own style to create beautifully composed work * Organize and maintain video files, including following best ...

L'Renee & Associates

Graphic Design Intern

Houston, TX

$14.25 - $19/hr

L'Renee & Associates is seeking a Multimedia Graphic Design Intern to support internal and external projects across graphic design, video, animation, email, social media, web, and event marketing. This ...

Hiebing

Video Editor & Motion Designer

Madison, WI · On-site

You'll work across a wide range of projects--from logo animation and social content to digital video and brand commercials --and play a meaningful role in shaping how ideas show up in the world.

L'Renee & Associates

Graphic Design Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

L'Renee & Associates is seeking a Multimedia Graphic Design Intern to support internal and external projects across graphic design, video, animation, email, social media, web, and event marketing. This ...

AirSculpt

Senior Video Editor and Animator

Vienna, VA

$90/hr

AirSculpt is seeking a Senior Video Editor and Animator ! The primary focus of this role is video ... Strong animation experience is essential, with the ability to bring static creative to life and ...

AirSculpt

Senior Video Editor and Animator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$90/hr

AirSculpt is seeking a Senior Video Editor and Animator ! The primary focus of this role is video ... Strong animation experience is essential, with the ability to bring static creative to life and ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for video animation in the United States is $26.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Video Animation job?

A Video Animation job involves creating moving visual content using digital tools and techniques. Animators design characters, effects, and graphics for advertisements, films, websites, and social media. They use software like After Effects, Blender, or Toon Boom to bring static images to life. This role requires creativity, storytelling skills, and technical expertise in animation principles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Video Animation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Video Animation, you need strong skills in animation techniques, storytelling, and visual design, usually supported by a degree or certification in animation, graphic design, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Blender, and Maya is essential, along with a portfolio demonstrating your work. Creativity, time management, and effective communication set excellent animators apart in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering high-quality, engaging animations that meet project requirements and client expectations.

What are the typical daily tasks of a Video Animation professional?

A Video Animation professional usually spends their day creating storyboards, designing characters or graphics, and developing animations using specialized software. They often collaborate with writers, directors, and other creative team members to ensure the animation aligns with the project’s vision. Additional tasks may include editing sequences, incorporating feedback, and managing project timelines. These responsibilities can vary depending on the studio or company, but they all require adaptability and a keen eye for detail.
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Video Journalist, Reporter Video

Video Journalist, Reporter Video

The New York Times

New York, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

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 for narration and social copy, 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 you're 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. We're 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 New York City or Washington, D.C. and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Please note we have two positions with the following schedules and we are open to having one of these roles based in DC:

Tuesday - Saturday

Sunday - Thursday

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 scripts, wordsmith text and copy edit.
  • 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.
Basic Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of 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 newsgathering 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:
  • 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.

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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