Video Editor, Podcast Video

New York Times

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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. 

Job Description

The New York Times is 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. 

You will support all post-production and edit needs for individual shows and clips. You have experience editing short-form audio video pieces in a multi-camera environment, a willingness to support in all aspects of post-production, and an in-depth knowledge of Adobe systems. 

The Video Editor will work with an Executive Producer, a Video Journalist, a Senior Video Editor, and other internal and external collaborators to assist in the publication of audio video work that enhances our report. This role is for someone with a deep interest in social video trends and a willingness to take innovative and adaptive approaches to video formats and techniques.

You have a strong digital video editing background, can deliver top-notch product under intense deadline pressure, and can work with flexible hours.

This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. 

Responsibilities:

  • Bring a digital first mindset to editing on-platform and for social media 
  • Help edit full-length videos and video clips
  • Turn around short news clips under time-sensitive conditions
  • Assist in all aspects of post-production, including but not limited to ingesting footage, organizing media, maintaining file naming conventions, and exporting and archiving all deliverables
  • Collaborate on optimizing a post production and archival workflow 
  • Optimize new and existing video footage for social platforms
  • 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 the Executive Producer, Podcast Video

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in video editing 
  • Experience in Adobe Premiere and CS

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience organizing and managing media
  • Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule 
  • Experience editing video podcasts
  • Experience working in Newsroom environments
  • Understanding of the digital video landscape

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

The annual base pay salary for this role is between $111,711.62 and $120,000.00.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.

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