Video Journalist

Houston Chronicle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Chronicle in Houston is seeking a skilled Video Journalist to bring journalism to life through high-quality video. Responsibilities include reporting, shooting, and editing video for news, features, and YouTube. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro. This role requires both independent work and collaboration with teams, and is vital for producing compelling video content that connects with the audience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience filming and editing video.
• Strong reel or portfolio demonstrating cinematography and editing ability.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong skills in videography using Sony cinema line cameras.
• Understands audio recording techniques and can troubleshoot audio.
• Skilled in color correction and creating a consistent visual look.
• Experience with motion graphics, keyframing, and animation.
• Demonstrates strong storytelling instincts in video production.
• Highly organized with file management and project workflows.
• Can operate independently in the field and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot, and edit video across multiple formats.
• Capture high-quality footage for various types of news.
• Shape stories through editing with strong narrative structure.
• Contribute to high-production video projects.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams on impactful content.
• Ensure video meets high editorial and technical standards.
• Manage footage and project files efficiently.
• Work under deadline pressure while maintaining quality.

Skills

Filming and editing video

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

Cinematography and editing ability

Videography skills using Sony cinema line cameras

Audio recording techniques

Color correction and exposure skills

Motion graphics and animation

Strong storytelling instincts

File management and project workflows

Problem-solving in real-time

Tools

Adobe After Effects

AE Juice

Photoshop

Job description

Job Description

The Houston Chronicle is looking for a Video Journalist to help bring our journalism to life through high‑quality, compelling video. This role focuses on producing strong video across a range of formats, from breaking news and field reporting to features, franchise series and YouTube projects. You will work closely with producers, reporters and editors to create video that is clear, engaging and built to deepen audience connection. This is a hands‑on role for a skilled video journalist who can report in the field, capture high‑quality footage and shape stories through the editing process. The ideal candidate values craft, can operate independently and as part of a team, and is comfortable working across both fast‑turn and more produced video.

Key Responsibilities

• Report, shoot and edit video across formats, including breaking news, explainers, features and franchise series.
• Capture high‑quality footage in the field, including interviews, live events and on‑the‑ground reporting.
• Shape stories through editing, with strong pacing, clean audio and clear narrative structure.
• Contribute to higher‑production video, including YouTube videos, recurring series and documentary‑style projects.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, editors and audience teams to execute video tied to newsroom priorities.
• Help maintain visual consistency and quality across recurring formats and franchises.
• Ensure all video meets strong editorial, technical and production standards.
• Manage footage, project files and assets with clear organization and version control.
• Work efficiently under deadline pressure while maintaining a high level of craft.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has at least 5 years of professional experience filming and editing video.
• Has a strong reel or portfolio that demonstrates cinematography and editing ability.
• Is highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and tools such as After Effects, AE Juice and Photoshop.
• Has strong skills in videography using Sony cinema line cameras and understands lighting, framing and composition, including building interview setups.
• Understands audio recording techniques and can troubleshoot and enhance audio in the field and in post.
• Is skilled in color correction, exposure and creating a consistent visual look.
• Has experience with motion graphics, keyframing and basic animation for video.
• Demonstrates strong storytelling instincts, including shot selection, pacing and use of sound.
• Is highly organized with file management and understands project workflows and backups.
• Can operate independently in the field and problem‑solve in real time.
• Is motivated by producing high‑quality video that strengthens our journalism and audience experience.

Success is Measured By

• Consistent delivery of high‑quality video that reflects strong storytelling and production standards.
• Contribution to features, franchise series and YouTube content that builds audience over time.
• Strong collaboration with producers and newsroom teams on impactful video projects.
• Ability to balance speed and quality across a range of assignments.

About The Houston Chronicle

The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize‑winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston’s largest websites — HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com, along with our magazine, television and newspaper brands. Our mission is to spark conversations that inspire action to create a better Houston. All our content and the innovative business solutions we provide invite Houstonians to join conversations about a community we’ve been committed to covering and helping prosper for more than 120 years.