Video Journalist, Visual Investigations

Overview
The New York Times mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. We are known for a newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries, and our business strategy centers on making journalism worth paying for.

The Times’s Visual Investigations team is at the forefront of accountability journalism. We are looking for an exceptional journalist with extensive video production and storytelling experience and a passion for open‑source investigations to focus on ambitious investigative and explanatory work on competitive news stories and longer‑term projects.

You are a dogged reporter with a track record of producing compelling videos with a range of runtimes, deep experience conducting investigations, cultivating sources, mining documents, and uncovering new information. You are able to confidently produce in the field from a range of national and international locations, guide cinematographers and all aspects of shoots, write visually driven scripts, and collaborate closely with video editors and other reporters during post‑production.

You can take initiative on major stories, develop exclusive angles, and have the know‑how to understand how visual evidence fits into a broader story, connect dots around chaotic events, and combine open‑source techniques with traditional journalism to hold power to account.

This is an in‑office position based in New York City with regular attendance in the office four days each week. Some flexibility to work remotely is possible per departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

Seek and drive compelling video‑driven Visual Investigations stories.

Pitch news and enterprise coverage opportunities.

Carry out all aspects of video production, including research, reporting, producing, and writing; produce video stories in a range of formats.

Report in the field in a variety of settings—such as protests, the aftermath of violent events, and potentially conflict zones.

Apply traditional journalism skills, including cultivating sources and analyzing documents and data.

Collaborate with other Visual Investigations reporters, video editors, motion graphics colleagues, and other newsroom teams.

Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission.

Report to a Senior Producer in Video.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of journalism experience in a digital or broadcast newsroom.

Experience with all aspects of video production, including pitching, writing, reporting, and producing, including during the video edit.

Experience reporting and producing video under tight deadlines.

Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to a daily, unpredictable news cycle and production environment.

Proven knowledge of current events, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Strong portfolio of stories that demonstrate accountability and/or exclusivity.

Demonstrated strong editorial news judgment.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with visual analysis, such as verifying user‑generated content, Google Earth Pro, satellite imagery, or flight‑ and ship‑tracking platforms.

General knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for third‑party and acquired visuals.

Willingness and flexibility to travel on short notice, and also work evenings and weekends as needed.

Compensation & Benefits
Annual base pay range: $113,270.67 – $145,000 USD. For U.S. roles, variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock may be available. 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.

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