Food Documentary Video Journalist

The New York Times; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Professional development programs

Job summary

The New York Times Cooking is seeking a video journalist to develop documentary and storytelling-focused videos for on- and off-platform audiences. You will pitch, report, and produce engaging videos centered on food and cooking, with a focus on narrative storytelling in fast-paced environments.

Candidates should have hands-on digital video experience, strong production skills, and a passion for content that informs and delights.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of documentary experience: producing, directing, shooting and editing for online audiences (10–30 minute formats).
• Strong understanding of video platform analytics, especially YouTube.
• Proficient editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience creating scripts and outlines for video editors.
• Strategic, tests and iterates to find what resonates with audiences.
• Willingness to learn new skills and support a small team.
• Well-versed in social and digital food media with knowledge of competitors.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Passion for food and The New York Times mission.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, shoot and edit multi-camera videos in the field with personality-driven storytelling through the lens of food and cooking.
• Produce and lead episodes of new and established NYT Cooking series and formats.
• Collaborate with team members and freelancers to create videos at a level consistent with The Times’s journalistic standards.
• Build out crews and coordinate logistics between in-house production and freelancers.
• Collaborate during the editing process by providing helpful and effective notes on videos.
• Approach producing, editing and publishing video material for off-platform and social-focused projects with flexibility.
• Publish videos in NYT Cooking’s content management systems and on Youtube.

Skills

Storytelling & reporting

YouTube analytics

Collaboration

Video documentary production

Narrative scripting

Adaptability & learning

Food media knowledge

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

The New York Times Cooking is seeking a video journalist to develop documentary and storytelling-focused videos for on- and off-platform audiences. You will pitch, report, and produce engaging videos centered on food and cooking, with a focus on narrative storytelling in fast-paced environments.

Candidates should have hands-on digital video experience, strong production skills, and a passion for content that informs and delights.