Fellow, Opinion Video

The role

You will act as a producer, writer, and editor of vertical video commentary for the Opinion section. You will create videos for nytimes.com and social media using mobile-first journalism techniques.

What you will do

• Produce, write and edit vertical videos
• Act as a host in some videos to help translate journalism for off-site audiences
• Write engaging, SEO-driven social captions
• Post videos to our site and platforms such as TikTok and YouTube
• Collaborate with other journalists and editors to adapt, script and edit videos
• Work with editors on inventive on-site and social formats
• Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence

Required qualifications

• No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships
• 3+ years of experience with creative video editing
• Demonstrated success in the creation of innovative journalism in a fast-paced environment
• Can produce and publish short-form vertical videos on tight deadlines
• Experience in video and graphics editing with Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects
• Experience in archive producing, including using photo, video, graphics and audio
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have

• Record of multiple journalism internships, or equivalent experience
• Can appear and speak on camera as a host
• Deep knowledge of TikTok and Instagram
• Broad knowledge of the social media landscape and awareness of platform trends

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Restricted stock
• 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

• Upload a résumé, cover letter, and a link to a portfolio of your work
• We will not sponsor work visas
• You may apply to only one fellowship position per year
• Vetting process can take eight weeks or more
• No guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of the program

About the company

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