Video Journalist, NYT Cooking

The role

This person will pitch, report, and produce documentary and storytelling-focused videos through the lens of food and cooking. They will work on NYT Cooking series for on- and off-platform audiences.

What you will do

• Pitch, shoot and edit multi-camera videos in the field
• Produce and lead episodes of NYT Cooking series and formats
• Collaborate with team members and freelancers
• Build out crews and coordinate logistics
• Provide notes on videos during the editing process
• Produce, edit and publish video material for off-platform and social-focused projects
• Publish videos in NYT Cooking’s content management systems and on Youtube

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant documentary experience
• Experience producing, directing, shooting and editing videos for an online audience
• Experience in longform (10 - 30 minutes) documentary video journalism
• Clear understanding of video platform analytics (Youtube)
• Ability to edit quickly and accurately with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience creating scripts and outlines for video editors
• Strategic mind with a bend towards testing and iterating
• Willingness to learn new skills and pitch in for a small team
• Well-versed in the world of social and digital food media
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Passion for food and the mission of The New York Times

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.