What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Journalist, L.A. Bureau position at 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.
The New York Times is seeking a video journalist based in Los Angeles, California to help broaden the department’s coverage of the state and help stay on top of global news developments. You will be focused on breaking and continuing news coverage in a range of visual formats, from reporter on-camera videos to short-form news videos and video-rich articles.
You have experience pitching stories and developing sources to deliver original and impactful reporting. You will also be expected to become familiar with our process for turning clips for our breaking news blogs or produce text-on-screen packages that immediately immerse our audience in the scene. You should have experience and passion for reporting on stories from California and the U.S. West. You have experience with video verification and social sourcing.
You are a self-starter and quick-thinker who is able and eager to jump on the news of the day (or week) with fresh visual ideas that advance the story or delve deeper. You have enthusiasm and excitement to work with correspondents and our new Reporter Video team, which showcases the expertise and reporting of our journalists on-camera in a vertical video format. You are a confident reporter in a newsroom setting.
This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, California and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
REQ-018099
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,270.67 - $135,000 USD
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.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
The New York Times is seeking a video journalist based in Los Angeles, California to help broaden the department’s coverage of the state and help stay on top of global news developments. You will be focused on breaking and continuing news coverage in a range of visual formats, from reporter on-camera videos to short-form news videos and video-rich articles.
You have experience pitching stories and developing sources to deliver original and impactful reporting. You will also be expected to become familiar with our process for turning clips for our breaking news blogs or produce text-on-screen packages that immediately immerse our audience in the scene. You should have experience and passion for reporting on stories from California and the U.S. West. You have experience with video verification and social sourcing.
You are a self-starter and quick-thinker who is able and eager to jump on the news of the day (or week) with fresh visual ideas that advance the story or delve deeper. You have enthusiasm and excitement to work with correspondents and our new Reporter Video team, which showcases the expertise and reporting of our journalists on-camera in a vertical video format. You are a confident reporter in a newsroom setting.
This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, California and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
- Source, script and edit news video packages for our site and off-platform
- Produce breaking news stories independently or in collaboration with colleagues across the newsroom.
- Pitch regularly and independently report on possible story opportunities
- Use news wire services such as AP and Reuters to acquire material as well as chase UGC
- Write succinct, accurate and compelling video scripts and copy
- Use video verification and open source reporting techniques to develop stories and fact-check scripts and visuals.
- Set up and monitor live feeds, and adding text and graphics as needed
- Monitor the news day across core areas of coverage in California, U.S. West and globally
- Experiment with different forms of vertical and mobile visual storytelling
- 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 in the L.A. Bureau
- 5 years of journalism experience (preferably in a digital video or broadcast newsroom).
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, and able to edit quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated understanding of the video production process.
- Ability to meet fast deadlines and adapt to a daily, unpredictable news production environment.
- Strong editorial judgment and writing skills, with a passion for finding original, visual journalism opportunities in competitive news moments.
- Social media platform expertise.
- Thorough knowledge of domestic and global current events, with experience covering news in California.
- Experience with OSINT reporting techniques and UGC video verification.
- Strong editorial judgment and writing and research skills, with a passion for finding original, visual journalism opportunities in competitive news moments.
- A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for visuals.
- Well-versed in the world of social and digital media, with a keen eye on what competitors are doing and what new tools are being used.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
REQ-018099
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,270.67 - $135,000 USD
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.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.
If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at security@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
Salary : $113,271 - $135,000
