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 an ambitious and creative candidate to join its Social Visuals team as a Video Journalist to focus on short-form vertical video production. You will find visual opportunities to showcase The Times’s journalism, primarily through on-camera opportunities for reporters and editors. We’re looking for someone who can contribute to the team’s ambitions to amplify The Times’s journalism strategically and seamlessly between a range of social platforms as well as find a place on our platform. This role requires versatility to work on daily news, features, enterprise and investigative projects. The ability to coordinate with journalists on our visual teams including colleagues on graphics and design is essential and understanding our editorial priorities is crucial. In addition, part of the role will be to experiment with formats, maintain a focus on speed for news, build a regular publishing cadence, and optimize workflows. Expertise with visual storytelling is required, including experience writing and editing for narration and social copy, video, audio and photo editing. All candidates must possess a portfolio demonstrating strong work with a solid understanding of modern social visual storytelling. Candidates will be expected to be quick learners with creative ideas and have the proven ability to work collaboratively. Responsibilities: Work with a team of social media and audience producers to execute visual content off and on platform Collaborate with newsroom colleagues on various desks to generate social media visuals and publishing elements for a wide range of stories Making and publishing short form vertical videos and tap stories Visual storytelling in card form with various media assets Text writing, script writing, wordsmithing and copy editing Facility in using photo, video, graphics and animation in storytelling Video and audio editing Experiment with different forms of vertical and mobile visual storytelling Collaborate with visual editors to come up with social formats that align with Graphics, Video, Photo and Design teams’ goals and strategy. Basic Qualifications: 4 years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at a news organization Demonstrated ability to create presentations that intelligently incorporate audio, video, still images and text. Strong skills with Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects Visual design skills including a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, and behavior News judgment and proven ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize newsgathering and/or investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to change in a daily, unpredictable news production environment Experience working collaboratively with members of a mixed-media team. Willingness to work a flexible schedule Must be able to make quick decisions under deadlines and a high-pressure newsroom environment. Enthusiasm for shaping great stories that engage a broad social New York Times audience is essential. Original, flexible, critical thinkers who communicate and collaborate well with a wide range of contributors will thrive. Applications without links to portfolios/work samples will not be considered. This is a full time position. The current expectation is 5 days / 35 hours a week (Wednesdays through Sundays). This schedule is subject to change based upon operational needs. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. The annual base pay salary for this role is between $111,049.64 and $118,000.00. 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. 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Journalists, data designers, videographers, agile marketers, art directors, and many others, we’re looking for people at all stages of their careers to bring different perspectives and practices to our teams. Together, we can make our journalism more insightful, meaningful and essential to the daily lives and understanding of people around the world. Employee-driven benefits If you see a job opening here that might be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid parental leave and much more. If you are an active employee at The New York Times or any affiliates, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Find Internal Jobs". Thank you!