Senior Video Editor & Motion Designer for Magazine Stories

Content Creators; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Times Magazine is seeking a seasoned Senior Video Editor to craft and publish short- and long-form videos that support the magazine's storytelling. The editor will translate journalistic content into compelling visuals, working with reporters, editors, producers, art directors and designers.

Responsibilities include creating original designs, animations and sequences for multiple platforms, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and managing licensing and usage rights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of video editing & motion design experience.
• Expertise with Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Creative Suite.
• Fluent in Figma.
• Strong reel of edit work.
• Ability to create videos that intelligently incorporate audio, footage, still images and text, often under tight deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Enthusiasm for developing and innovating video forms that reflect the breadth and voice of The New York Times Magazine.

Responsibilities

• Craft original designs, photography, footage and animations into compelling video storytelling.
• Work collaboratively with writers, editors, and visual journalists at the magazine to create tight, informative and engaging short-form vertical videos.
• Convey visual story ideas and complex information in engaging video sequences and animation.
• Be a pragmatic, solutions-based innovator with the ability to complete projects within budget and on deadline.
• Collaborate with audience editors, video editors and homedesk editors to create video assets for multiple surfaces and platforms.
• Secure and manage the necessary licensing, permissions, and usage rights for all video content used in magazine stories, ensuring compliance with contractual, editorial, and legal requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Video editing

Motion design

Storytelling

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

The New York Times Magazine is seeking a seasoned Senior Video Editor to craft and publish short- and long-form videos that support the magazine's storytelling. The editor will translate journalistic content into compelling visuals, working with reporters, editors, producers, art directors and designers.

Responsibilities include creating original designs, animations and sequences for multiple platforms, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and managing licensing and usage rights.