Senior Video Editor, Podcast Video Job at The New York Times in New York

We are looking for a Senior Video Editor who can help bring our audio portfolio to mobile, social and digital audiences through horizontal video podcasts and vertical video clips.

This is a post‑production position to manage the editing of individual shows as well as clips for a range of shows including Popcast, The Interview and Cannonball with Wesley Morris and other shows. You have a refined understanding of editing techniques in multi‑camera environments, meticulous attention to detail, and are adept at working on complex edits autonomously and under deadline. You have an in‑depth knowledge of Adobe systems.

You will work with the podcast video team and other collaborators to lead edits on our podcast video episodes. You have a deep understanding of social video trends and take an innovative and adaptive approach to video formats and techniques.

This is an 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

Edit and color correct newsroom podcast videos in horizontal and vertical formats.

Deliver top‑notch product under intense deadline pressure, without the need for direct supervision, continuous editorial guidance, or task management.

Bring a digital‑first mindset to editing on‑platform and for social media.

Edit creatively both for full‑length videos and video clips, and in coordination with an audio edit.

Assist in defining style and techniques that give our videos a voice and make them stand out from the pack.

Collaborate on optimizing a post‑production and archival workflow, including sourcing archival media and other assets when needed, and organizing and logging for legal to review.

Perform related work as assigned.

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 for podcast video.

Basic Qualifications

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

Strong digital video editing background.

Must have a strong portfolio of digital work, including social media clips.

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

Expertise in Adobe Premiere and CS.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be up to speed on the latest media techniques and technologies.

Ability to work with colleagues and reporters to synthesize news into a tight, informative, and engaging video.

Experience working in podcast video.

A passion for music, culture and styles coverage at The New York Times.

Experience making quick decisions under intense deadlines in a high‑pressure newsroom setting.

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.

Graphics, shooting, and/or live switching experience is a plus.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

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 of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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 (EEOC)’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.

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Buscamos un Editor Senior de Video que pueda ayudar a llevar nuestro portafolio de audio al público móvil, social y digital a través de podcasts de video horizontales y videoclips verticales. Este es un puesto post-producción para gestionar la edición de programas individuales así como clips para una variedad de shows incluyendo Popcast, The Interview and Cannonball with Wesley Morris y otros espectáculos. Usted tiene una comprensión refinada de las técnicas de edición en entornos multicamera, atención meticulosa al detalle, y son hábiles para trabajar en ediciones complejas de forma autónoma y dentro del plazo establecido. Tiene un conocimiento profundo de los sistemas Adobe. Trabajará con el equipo de vídeo podcast y otros colaboradores para dirigir las modificaciones en nuestros episodios de vídeos podcast. Puede haber cierta flexibilidad para trabajar de forma remota según sus orientaciones departamentales. Responsabilidades Editar y colorear correctamente los vídeos de podcast de sala de noticias en formatos horizontales y verticales. Entregar un producto de primera categoría bajo una intensa presión de plazos, sin necesidad de supervisión directa, guía editorial continua o gestión de tareas. Traer una mentalidad digital-primera a la edición en plataforma y para las redes sociales. Editar creativamente tanto para videos y clips de video de larga duración como en coordinación con una edición de audio. Ayudar a definir el estilo y técnicas correctos que dan voz a nuestros vídeos y hacerlos sobresalir del paquete vertical. Colaborar sobre la optimización de una postproducción y flujo de trabajo de archivo, incluyendo obtener medios de comunicación y otros activos cuando sea necesario, e organizar y buscar revisiones legales. Realizar trabajos relacionados como editores audiovisuales. Para los roles fuera de Estados Unidos, se proporcionará información sobre beneficios durante el proceso de entrevista. Somos un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades y no discriminamos en función del sexo, edad, raza, color, credo, origen nacional, alienaje, religión, estado civil, embarazo, orientación sexual o preferencia afectiva, identidad y expresión de género, discapacidad, rasgo genético o predisposición, estatus de portadora, ciudadanía, estatuto veterano u militar y otras características personales protegidas por la ley. Todas las solicitudes recibirán consideración para empleo sin tener en cuenta las características legalmente protegidas.

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