Video Journalist, NYT Cooking

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 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.

New York Times Cooking is looking for a video journalist to bring engaging documentary and storytelling-focused videos to our on- and off-platform audiences. This person will pitch, report and produce compelling videos with an emphasis on storytelling, done through the lens of food and cooking.

The right candidate will have a background in digital video, hands‑on experience and excellent skills in all aspects of production. They should have a passion for creating engaging food content, always on the lookout for stories that can be turned into videos that delight and inform our audience. They should also be data‑driven, knowledgeable about Youtube, creative and have strong instincts around telling stories that engage and provide service in a crowded, fast‑paced online video landscape. Collaboration and collegiality are a must. Above all, we are looking for someone who works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, shoot and edit multi‑camera videos in the field with a focus on 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.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant documentary experience: producing, directing, shooting and editing videos for an online audience, with experience in longform (10 - 30 minutes) documentary video journalism specifically.
• Clear understanding of video platform analytics (Youtube).
• The ability to edit quickly and accurately with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience creating scripts and outlines for video editors.
• A strategic mind with a bend towards testing and iterating to find what resonates with various audiences.
• Willingness to learn new skills and pitch in when needed to accomplish the goals of a small team.
• Well‑versed in the world of social and digital food media, with a keen eye on what competitors are doing and what new tools are being used.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• A passion for food and the mission of The New York Times.

This is a Guild position based in New York.

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Additional Compensation And Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company‑matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase 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.

The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,270.67 - $132,000 USD.

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