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Content Summary : Video Journalist, News at New York, for The New York Times
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 Video department is seeking a Video Journalist to focus on breaking and continuing news coverage in a range of visual news formats, from short-form videos to video-rich articles.
We are looking for a dogged reporter with a background in video journalism, and a track record of news reports in the 1-5 minute range. Please note that this is not a position for anyone who is interested in producing documentaries.
You are a self-starter and quick-thinker who is able and eager to jump on the stories of the day (or week) with fresh ideas for visual news stories. You should be able to work autonomously, from pitching stories and developing sources to delivering impactful and immediate reporting that drives the story forward.
Our ideal candidate is comfortable producing in a variety of settings, whether they are on the ground, or reporting and producing remotely from the newsroom. We are looking for someone who thrives under the pressure of daily newsroom deadlines and has a track record of working efficiently while juggling multiple projects at a time.
The video journalist should constantly be thinking ahead, planning whenever possible to cover upcoming stories tied to relevant and critical news angles. The ability to be flexible throughout the producing process is imperative, with the capacity to pivot editorial or storytelling strategy if necessary.
Responsibilities :
- Monitoring the news day across core areas of coverage
- Producing breaking news stories independently or in collaboration with colleagues across the newsroom, whether remotely or by deploying to the scene
- Pitching reporting and coverage opportunities, participating in news planning in order to adhere to daily deadlines and an extended schedule as the news cycle requires
- Experience using news wire services such as AP and Reuters to review / clear footage and find the strongest visuals for homepage and video packages
- Setting up and monitoring live feeds, and adding text and graphics to news packages as needed
- Writing succinct and effective copy for video assets (titles, summaries, tags, etc.)
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $108,872.22 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
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Salary : $108,872 - $118,000
