Video Editor

at  The New York Times

The
mission
of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Job Description
The New York Times is looking for a video editor who will work with video journalists and reporters across the newsroom -
news
,
reporter video
,
visual investigations
, and
field video
- to bring compelling original video journalism to life on our site and on social platforms. We are looking for a candidate with a strong video editing background and a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to deliver that work in an engaging way on tight deadlines. The role will work across a range of our video coverage, including vertical video storytelling which features The Times’ world-class journalists on-camera. We’re looking for an editor who has deep experience in breaking and ongoing news coverage, with a track record of creating digitally compelling short-form video journalism. You will work with video journalists and producers in the pre/post production process, including writing, structure and creative execution.
This is a hybrid position based in London and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Video editing of news, enterprise and investigative linear news videos
• Making and publishing short news text-on-screen packages and clips in breaking news scenarios, as required
• Demonstrating excellent news judgment
• Working within a newsroom environment and under deadline pressure
• Incorporate animation, motion graphics and graphic templates for new and existing formats.
• Experiment with different forms of vertical and mobile visual storytelling on and off-platform.
• Occasionally will guide junior staff on edits and is comfortable working autonomously
• 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 based in London

Basic Qualifications:

• Significant and proven experience in video editing
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere and CS
• Proven ability to craft stories, own video research for a project and edit a video with oversight from managers and senior staff
• Thorough knowledge of current events, with experience covering news.
• Conceive and create fresh original videos related to the news.
• Must have an impressive portfolio of video editing primarily for digital or broadcast.
• Must understand all of the elements and steps needed to create exceptional content.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bring a digital first mindset to editing on-platform and for social media
• Familiarity with the latest video editing techniques and technologies.
• The ability to make 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.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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 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 will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable “Fair Chance” laws.
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• Video editing of news, enterprise and investigative linear news videos
• Making and publishing short news text-on-screen packages and clips in breaking news scenarios, as required
• Demonstrating excellent news judgment
• Working within a newsroom environment and under deadline pressure
• Incorporate animation, motion graphics and graphic templates for new and existing formats.
• Experiment with different forms of vertical and mobile visual storytelling on and off-platform.
• Occasionally will guide junior staff on edits and is comfortable working autonomously
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our