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Senior Video Journalist

The Wall Street Journal · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$125,000-$145,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones". Thank you.
Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.
Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Full time
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Job Description: About the Job: The Wall Street Journal is seeking an experienced and highly creative Senior Video Journalist to join its video team in New York.
WSJ Video blends deep reporting with an array of formats: investigations, short and long form field pieces, fast-paced quick turn news content, video podcasts, social content, and series. And we are constantly innovating how we tell stories.
The ideal candidate has an extensive professional background in video journalism, exceptional story development and scriptwriting skills, and experience shooting and editing. You have impeccable news judgment, the ability to build unique angles for stories off the news, and the creativity to produce premium video content on tight deadlines.
You will also have experience covering a broad range of topics: from the economy and markets, to politics and technology.
You Will Be responsible for pitching, developing, researching and reporting for a variety of formats, lengths, structures and stories.
Consistently come up with new ideas and pitches for all WSJ video platform needs
Manage pre-production including booking and logistics.
Manage multiple projects in various stages of production, on tight deadlines.
As needed, shoot and edit your videos.
Ensure that all WSJ journalistic and legal standards are followed.
Collaborate with reporters and editors across the WSJ newsroom to produce videos.
Complete additional duties as assigned, including breaking news assignments.
You Have At least 8 years of experience producing video pieces in a news environment at a national or global media company, both in the field and in studio.
Prior experience with every aspect of video production from start to finish, under tight deadlines.
Exceptional script writing skills
A deep understanding and interest in The Journal's core coverage areas.
Experience as a DP in the field and in-studio
Some prior mid and long-form documentary and series experience.
The ability to clearly communicate and effectively collaborate.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
The Journal's reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status: Union role
Base Pay Range: $125,000 - $145,000 We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
About_Us The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones". Thank you.
Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.
Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
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