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Higher Education Reporter

New York, NY · On-site

$66K - $74K/yr

Collaborate with editors, data reporters and engagement teams to maximize impact, including through social video and translating reporting for platforms where it will have further reach.

The Block

Wall Street Reporter

New York, NY · On-site +1

$70K - $90K/yr

Our reporters and editors are constantly on the lookout for the most important breaking news ... Represent The Block on camera and on air - appearing on our podcasts and video content ...

The Guardian

Head of Video, US

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

We're seeking a highly collaborative leader who can work with global colleagues to lead the Guardian's 24-7 video news operation during the US time zone, work with US desk heads and reporters to ...

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What is the difference between Video Reporter vs Video Journalist?

AspectVideo ReporterVideo Journalist
CredentialsTypically requires journalism degree or related experienceSimilar credentials, often with additional multimedia skills
Work EnvironmentField reporting, on-location shoots, news stationsField and studio work, producing news stories
Industry UsageCommon in news organizations, TV stationsUsed in news outlets, online media, broadcast
Search IntentComparing roles in news reportingUnderstanding multimedia news production

Video Reporters and Video Journalists share many skills and work environments, often overlapping in news organizations. The main difference lies in their focus: Video Reporters primarily gather and deliver news stories, while Video Journalists often produce complete stories, including editing and storytelling. Both roles require journalism credentials and multimedia skills, but Video Journalists may have a broader scope in content creation.

How do you become a video reporter?

To become a video reporter, you typically need a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, along with strong video editing skills and proficiency with cameras and editing software. Gaining experience through internships or freelance work helps build a portfolio, and developing good storytelling and interviewing skills is essential for success in the role.
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Video Journalist, Reporter Video (Culture & Lifestyle)

The New York Times

New York, NY • On-site

Other

Re-posted 22 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 featuring New York Times reporters from our culture and lifestyle desks on camera. As a Video Journalist, you bring deep knowledge of culture and awareness of internet discourse and are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues reviewing and reporting on a range of topics from music and film to real estate. You have expertise in video storytelling, including video editing, writing for narration and social copy.

Your portfolio and work samples should reveal a strong grasp of modern mobile video storytelling, and it should show that you have 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 and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

  • Script, produce, edit and publish a formatted series of vertical videos.

  • Help identify news and enterprise across our culture and lifestyle report and develop stories that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative.

  • Collaborate with visual editors who develop video formats that bring our best journalism to new audiences, whether working with reporters on camera or using voiceover or visual storytelling techniques including graphics and animation.

  • 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 on the Reporter Video team in NYC.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 4+ 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.

  • Video editing skills with Adobe Premiere.

  • 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.

  • 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 culture and lifestyle coverage.

  • 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.

REQ-019786

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