Senior Video Journalist, The Interview
The New York Times, New York, NY, United States
Position
The New York Times is hiring a Senior Video Journalist for The Interview, a weekly show that features podcasts, video, audio, and print expressions. The role involves creating smart conversations with a wide range of guests across all formats.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the executive producer on editorial and workflow priorities and time/task management for the team.
Script, produce, edit and publish episodes of the show across formats (audio, video, text).
Guide the producers on all aspects of putting an episode together, including overseeing the coordination and logistics of shoots.
Work closely with hosts on framing and scripting before an interview and framing and editing after.
Direct hosts during interviews on a case‑by‑case basis.
Work closely with the podcast video team to implement and refine edits.
Contribute, along with EP and hosts, to subject selection, with an eye toward mix of guests, tonal variety, news value and depth of conversation.
Edit both tight‑turnaround and longer‑term productions.
Manage simultaneous scripting of episodes and the editing/finalization of others.
Work with the newsroom audience team on social clips and other ways to grow the audience.
Work with the EP to develop producers, including producers with an audio‑not‑video background.
Work with EP to experiment with new forms and develop new ideas for the show.
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 of The Interview.
Basic Qualifications
10+ years experience in video production.
5+ years of story editing experience (including experience editing wide‑ranging conversations).
Experience collaborating with hosts and on‑air talent.
Demonstrated sound news judgment and interest in a wide range of topics.
Deep understanding of social media and video trends.
Demonstrated deep command of a variety of visual devices including original footage, motion graphics, and archival footage.
Understanding of mainstream and emerging social channels.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to supervise other video journalists and schedules, direct field crews, and hire and manage freelancers when necessary.
Proven experience in a deadline‑driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated passion for longform interviews across formats.
Deep appreciation for magazine journalism and the NYT Magazine, with an understanding that The Interview is rooted in its DNA.
Ability to quickly identify problems with story structure and tape and then deliver solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate notes and feedback clearly.
Ability to work thoughtfully across a wide range of subjects and perspectives.
High creative standards and a drive to push work to its best possible form.
Equal Opportunity Employer The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable, and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and local law.
Legal Notice For information about The New York Times’ privacy practices for job applicants, please contact the privacy team. 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.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the executive producer on editorial and workflow priorities and time/task management for the team.
Script, produce, edit and publish episodes of the show across formats (audio, video, text).
Guide the producers on all aspects of putting an episode together, including overseeing the coordination and logistics of shoots.
Work closely with hosts on framing and scripting before an interview and framing and editing after.
Direct hosts during interviews on a case‑by‑case basis.
Work closely with the podcast video team to implement and refine edits.
Contribute, along with EP and hosts, to subject selection, with an eye toward mix of guests, tonal variety, news value and depth of conversation.
Edit both tight‑turnaround and longer‑term productions.
Manage simultaneous scripting of episodes and the editing/finalization of others.
Work with the newsroom audience team on social clips and other ways to grow the audience.
Work with the EP to develop producers, including producers with an audio‑not‑video background.
Work with EP to experiment with new forms and develop new ideas for the show.
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 of The Interview.
Basic Qualifications
10+ years experience in video production.
5+ years of story editing experience (including experience editing wide‑ranging conversations).
Experience collaborating with hosts and on‑air talent.
Demonstrated sound news judgment and interest in a wide range of topics.
Deep understanding of social media and video trends.
Demonstrated deep command of a variety of visual devices including original footage, motion graphics, and archival footage.
Understanding of mainstream and emerging social channels.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to supervise other video journalists and schedules, direct field crews, and hire and manage freelancers when necessary.
Proven experience in a deadline‑driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated passion for longform interviews across formats.
Deep appreciation for magazine journalism and the NYT Magazine, with an understanding that The Interview is rooted in its DNA.
Ability to quickly identify problems with story structure and tape and then deliver solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate notes and feedback clearly.
Ability to work thoughtfully across a wide range of subjects and perspectives.
High creative standards and a drive to push work to its best possible form.
Equal Opportunity Employer The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable, and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and local law.
Legal Notice For information about The New York Times’ privacy practices for job applicants, please contact the privacy team. 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.
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