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The New York Times Company

Video Journalist, NYT Cooking

The New York Times Company

New York, NY · full time

$113,271 – $132,000

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What this role is

The New York Times Cooking seeks a video journalist to develop documentary-style videos about food and cooking for digital and social platforms. This role suits someone with strong production experience who can pitch, shoot, and edit compelling stories that engage online audiences while meeting rigorous editorial standards.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 4+ years of documentary video production experience
  • Experience producing, directing, shooting and editing longform (10-30 minute) videos for online audiences
  • Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Understanding of YouTube platform analytics
  • Ability to write scripts and outlines for video editors
  • Passion for food media and The New York Times mission
  • Collaborative team player

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of social and digital food media landscape
  • Awareness of competitor strategies and emerging tools
  • Strategic mindset oriented toward testing and iteration

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