Video Journalist, Weekend News

As a Video Journalist at The New York Times, you will be responsible for sourcing, scripting, and editing live, breaking news video packages. This includes monitoring live feeds, writing engaging copy for video assets, and collaborating with various teams to deliver compelling visual stories. Your day involves staying on top of current news, managing user-generated content, and creating formats that align beautifully with our editorial vision.

The New York Times requires candidates for the Video Journalist position to have at least four years of journalism experience, preferably in a digital video or broadcast environment. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, strong writing and researching skills, and expertise in social media platforms are essential. Additionally, familiarity with user-generated content verification and a solid understanding of global news contexts are preferred.

The Video Journalist position at The New York Times is a full-time role with a shift from Wednesday to Sunday. While it is a hybrid position requiring regular office attendance, candidates should be prepared to work evenings and weekends to cover breaking news effectively.

The New York Times is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. They encourage candidates from all backgrounds—women, veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals of color—to apply. This diverse representation enriches the newsroom and enhances the quality of journalism produced.

Preferred skills for the Video Journalist role at The New York Times include experience with user-generated content verification, quick decision-making capabilities in high-pressure environments, and a thorough understanding of legal, ethical, and copyright issues in media. Being well-versed in social media trends and tools is also highly desired.

This is your chance to showcase your technical expertise. Talk about specific projects where you used Adobe Premiere Pro, emphasizing your editing speed and accuracy. Include examples of how your editing directly contributed to the storytelling process in breaking news situations.

Explain your strategies for keeping up with the news cycle and evolving industry standards. This could include following particular news outlets, leveraging social media, or participating in journalism forums. Align your answer with The New York Times' commitment to delivering high-quality journalism.

Give a detailed narrative about a specific instance where collaboration was crucial. Highlight your communication skills and how working together led to the timely delivery of content that met the high standards of journalism.

Discuss the processes you use for verification, such as cross-referencing information, checking sources, and utilizing verification tools. Stress the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity when incorporating user-generated content in your stories.

Articulate your approach to identifying newsworthy stories and conveying their visual potential. Mention your research processes, audience understanding, and how you available resources to create pitches that resonate with editorial teams.

Reflect on how the role of Video Journalist has evolved with technology. Discuss the importance of visual storytelling and how engaging content can enhance audience understanding and connection to the news.

Share a specific example, detailing your role in the coverage, the challenges you faced, and the impact of your work on the audience. Highlight the techniques you used to convey urgency and importance in the story.

Explain your writing process, including how you focus on clarity, audience engagement, and relevant keywords. Provide examples of past work where your writing significantly enhanced video journalism.

Address how you view feedback as an opportunity for growth. Provide examples of how you’ve incorporated constructive criticism to improve your work and further develop your skills as a Video Journalist.

Summarize your overall experience, strengths in visual storytelling, and alignment with The New York Times’ mission. Emphasize your commitment to ethical journalism and your ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment.