Senior Video Journalist, Podcast Video, Popcast

Senior Video Journalist (Temporary)
We are looking for a temporary Senior Video Journalist who can bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through horizontal video podcasts and vertical video clips for Popcast which covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news.

This is a production-heavy position to oversee and lead the production and post-production of an individual show, and guide the team that executes on it. You have music journalism experience, a well‑developed sense of pop culture news, and thoughtful story framing and scripting skills, as well as a refined understanding of production and editing techniques in multi‑camera environments with a meticulous attention to detail.

As your primary job is producing—including overseeing the work of cinematographers, editors, and other collaborators—you are fluent in cinematography, including lighting techniques in multi‑camera environments, and post‑production.

You will work with reporters, editors and external collaborators to establish and execute on a vision for podcast video work that enhances our report. This role is for someone with a deep understanding of social video trends and who takes an innovative and adaptive approach to video formats and techniques.

This is a temporary (12 months) in‑office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

Produce newsroom podcast videos in horizontal and vertical formats.

Oversee the work of cinematographers and editors.

Work closely with newsroom audio editors and producers to uphold standards.

Collaborate with newsroom social and video team to ensure smooth production timelines and delivery, including pitching posts for the social team and writing captions.

Pitch and develop different forms of short‑form vertical video storytelling that are journalistically powerful and visually transformative.

Handle the pressure of newsroom deadlines and juggle multiple projects at any given time.

Be open to experimenting with new 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.

Report to a Senior Producer, Podcast Video.

Basic Qualifications

8+ years of multimedia storytelling, video editing and production experience at a major video outlet or production company.

Experience creating original videos that incorporate audio, video, still images, graphics and text.

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent news judgment and ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news gathering and investigations into a tight, informative and engaging video.

Experience working in video podcasts.

Experience working in newsroom environments.

Strong interest or expertise in music and pop culture.

The ability to make quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high‑pressure newsroom setting.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Benefits
The annual base pay range for this role is between $124,979.94 — $152,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equity & Diversity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

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 encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable Fair Chance laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

The New York Times position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-019378

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