Senior Video Editor, NYT Magazine The New York Times · USD 125k-130k/yr New York City, NY, US Workpl

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. The New York Times Magazine is looking for an experienced Senior Video Editor to edit and publish short- and long-form videos that support the magazine's storytelling. This role is for an editor with a refined understanding of video production and storytelling, including video editing, and creative use of graphics and animation to communicate complex ideas. Ideal candidates should have some journalistic or editorial experience and should know how to translate the unique sensibilities of the magazine into compelling and sophisticated video stories. In this role, you’ll be expected to work with reporters, editors, producers, art directors and designers at the magazine to craft video assets that feature the expertise of our world-class journalists. The work will cover a wide range of subjects including news and enterprise projects and short-form video columns with an eye towards social media platforms. 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. Basic Qualifications: 5+ years of video editing & motion design experience. Expertise with Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Creative Suite. Fluent in Figma. Strong reel of 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience animating and editing animations in Adobe After Effects. Bring a digital-first mindset to editing on-platform and for social media. Familiarity with the latest video editing techniques and technologies. 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. #LI-Hybrid This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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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: $124,979.94 — $130,000 USD Candidate Use of GenAI Tools: We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process. If you’re an engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants, click here. Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site. The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times. If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at View email address on click.appcast.io. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general. #J-18808-Ljbffr Content Creators