Senior Video Editor, Podcast Video

Thenewyorktimes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking a Senior Video Editor to lead the post‑production of our podcast video content, delivering horizontal and vertical formats for mobile, social and digital audiences.

Based in New York, this in‑office role requires collaboration with the podcast video team and reporters, with four days per week in the office and some remote flexibility per department guidance. You will edit, color correct, and shape style across shows.

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.

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.

Skills

Multimedia storytelling

Video editing

Social media clips

Strong portfolio

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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 [e-mail].