Dow Jones - Senior Video Journalist

Video Editor is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Dow Jones

Location: New York, NY

Contract: undefined

Job Description

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an experienced and highly creative Senior Video Journalist to join its video team in New York. WSJ Video blends deep reporting with an array of formats including investigations, short and longform field pieces, fast-paced quick turn news content, video podcasts, social content, and series. The ideal candidate will have an extensive professional background in video journalism, exceptional story development and scriptwriting skills, and experience in shooting and editing. Candidates should possess impeccable news judgment, creativity, and the ability to produce premium video content on tight deadlines. Experience covering a broad range of topics such as the economy, markets, politics, and technology is essential.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience producing video pieces in a news environment at a national or global media company, both in the field and in studio.
• Prior experience with every aspect of video production from start to finish, under tight deadlines.
• A deep understanding and interest in The Journal’s core coverage areas.
• Experience working with DP’s in the field and in-studio; shooting A and B cam.
• Some prior mid and long-form documentary and series experience.
• Clear communication skills with exceptional written and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Pitch, develop, research, and report for a variety of formats, lengths, structures, and stories.
• Consistently come up with new ideas and pitches for all WSJ video platform needs.
• Manage pre-production including booking and logistics.
• Manage multiple projects in various stages of production, on tight deadlines.
• When needed, shoot and edit videos.
• Ensure that all WSJ journalistic and legal standards are followed.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors across the WSJ newsroom to produce videos.
• Complete additional duties as assigned, including breaking news assignments.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $125,000 - $145,000. The quoted salary range represents the company’s good faith estimate of what ideal candidates are likely to expect, tailored based on the selected candidate’s experience and other factors relevant during the interview process. The company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits.

Additional Information

Dow Jones is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available throughout the application and interview process. Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter, and links to three pieces of their best work.

Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Req ID: 50955