Job Description
Title: Senior Video Journalist, Cinematography
Location: New York, NY
The New York Times is continuing to expand its video journalism, identifying compelling visual stories across the depth and breadth of our report. We showcase the expertise of Times journalists on-camera, share urgent news updates, produce on-the-ground reporting, pioneering Visual Investigations, and video podcasts.
We are looking for a part-time (2 days per week) temporary Cinematographer with deep experience in digital video production to work on our Cannonball podcast video show.
You are a seasoned cinematographer with proven experience crafting news video with high standards for visual aesthetics, extensive experience with studio shoots, lighting in studio and on location, as well as audio equipment. We're looking for a cinematographer with demonstrated experience working efficiently in a newsroom environment.
This is a production heavy position that will be responsible for shooting, lighting and managing the technical aspects of filming for news and podcast videos. You have a refined understanding of framing and lighting techniques in multi-camera environments with a meticulous attention to detail. You see collaboration as central to your work, and will work with producers, reporters, video and audio engineers, and editors to visualize our stories.
This is a temporary, part-time position (2 days per week) with an expected duration of three months. In-office attendance is required on scheduled days to work.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other video journalists, producers, reporters, and editors to plan and shoot visually compelling news videos.
Operate professional cameras and lighting equipment in multiple studio environments.
Work with our Operations staff to ensure fast and efficient transfer of footage and workflows, from production to post-production.
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.
This role reports to the Manager of Cinematography.
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years of cinematography experience, including work in a digital or broadcast newsroom.
Expert knowledge of camera equipment, including a strong understanding of lighting and sound principles.
Strong portfolio demonstrating news or nonfiction storytelling with attention to camera movement, lighting, and composition.
Proven experience setting up and shooting multi-cam productions in a studio environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience shooting in quick turnaround, high-pressure news environments.
Familiarity with the latest podcast video formats.
Experience collaborating with on-air reporters.
Expertise in Canon camera systems.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
Local to NYC or the Tri-State area and able to commute in for a Hybrid work schedule
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$124,979.94—$152,000 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. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
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