Senior Video Journalist, News & Enterprise

Job Description

The New York Times is seeking a Senior Video Journalist to report and produce video stories in various formats. The ideal candidate will respond to high-stakes news events and deliver video and multimedia stories. They should be an experienced reporter capable of working independently and decisively, generating ideas, developing sources, and possessing strong news instincts, ethics, and judgment.

This is a hybrid position based in New York, requiring regular attendance in the office. The Senior Video Journalist will expertly handle all aspects of video production, pitch coverage opportunities, manage big projects, respond to breaking news, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Expertly and independently carry out all aspects of video production, including research, reporting, writing, shooting, producing, editing and publishing.
• Consistently pitch coverage opportunities, and help manage big projects in a range of formats, including linear videos and interactives, and overseeing the work of others as needed.
• Respond to breaking news events, and producing original video stories, both remotely and in the field.
• Use wire services, on the ground sources, social media and other open source tools to find and verify newsworthy video footage.
• Set up and monitor live video feeds, as needed.
• Produce high-quality video journalism quickly and independently, while also guiding and mentoring more junior staff members as they develop and report original story ideas.
• 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.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of journalism experience in a digital video or broadcast newsroom.
• Extensive professional experience in all aspects of the video production process, including strong writing and reporting skills.
• Expert working knowledge of domestic and international news events, with a proven track record covering breaking news around the world.
• Experience reporting and producing video in complex news environments, such as conflict zones or other hostile environments, under the pressure of tight deadlines in the field.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills, with a passion for finding original, visual journalism opportunities in competitive news moments.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to supervise other video journalists and schedules, direct field crews, and hire and manage freelancers when necessary.

The New York Times offers:

• A hybrid work environment.