The New York Times

Video Journalist, Visual Investigations

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$113k-$145kDetected 1 day ago

Motion DesignVideo ProductionResearchCommunication

About the role

It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries.
It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination.
And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.

Seek and drive compelling video-driven Visual Investigations stories.
Apply traditional journalism skills, including cultivating sources and analyzing documents and data.
Collaborate with other Visual Investigations reporters, video editors and motion graphics colleagues, as well as other teams in the newsroom.
To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

5+ years of journalism experience in a digital or broadcast newsroom.
Experience with all aspects of video production, including strong pitching, writing, reporting and producing skills, including during the video edit.
Experience reporting and producing video under tight deadlines.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to a daily, unpredictable news cycle and production environment.
Proven knowledge of current events, both in the U.S. and internationally.
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Experience with visual analysis, such as verifying user-generated content, Google Earth Pro, satellite imagery, or flight- and ship-tracking platforms.
Foreign language skills.
General knowledge of legal, ethical, copyright and usage issues for third-party and acquired visuals.
Willingness and flexibility to travel on short notice, and also work evenings and weekends as needed.
Application deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
We're excited to learn more about you and your experience.
If you're an Engineering candidate, we'll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

$113,270.67 - $145,000 USD
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.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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.

Commission (EEOC)'s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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