Senior Video Editor, NYT Magazine

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.

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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.