The New York Times seeks a recipe video editor, NYT cooking

The video editor will work with producers across the NYT Cooking video team to edit compelling service-driven hands-and-pans cooking videos for NYT Cooking. We are looking for a candidate with a strong video editing background and a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to deliver work that is engaging across social platforms. The editor should have experience creating hands-and-pans style videos, be familiar with emerging platforms and skilled at optimizing edits for an online audience. The editor may also support editing personality-driven cooking demonstrations and social food videos, so experience editing videos for YouTube and TikTok is a plus. This role will support the data management, publishing and archival process for the NYT Cooking video team and will work closely with the production team on tracking post-production status across various projects.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and has experience working in food video.

Responsibilities:

• Edit single- and multi-camera video shot in the studio and in the field (restaurant kitchens, cooks’ homes), primarily focused on overhead hands-and-pans cooking videos.
• Collaborate on defining style and branding techniques for overhead food video formats that give our video a voice and make them stand out from the pack.
• Incorporate motion graphics and style templates for new and existing formats.
• Collaborate on optimizing a post production/archival workflow.
• Assist production coordinator on overseeing freelance video edits and tracking project status.
• Participate in the post-production, publishing and archival processes:
  • Working within the CMS to prepare and publish the work.
  • Polish videos as needed (videos returned from freelance video editors).

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in digital video editing.
• Expert-level abilities in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience editing hands-and-pans style videos.
• Must have a digital portfolio that demonstrates innovation, creativity, and quick-thinking.
• Must have a proven track record of solid editorial judgment that aligns with the standards of The Times newsroom.
• Must be comfortable working on tight, demanding deadlines and able to juggle multiple projects at any given time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate closely with small teams.
• Must be open to and excited about experimenting with new ideas.
• Familiarity with rights and clearances for obtaining audio and third-party footage.
• Strong instincts for effective visual storytelling.
• A strategic mind with a bend towards testing and iterating to find what resonates with various audiences.
• A passion for cooking and the mission of The New York Times.

The annual base pay range for this role is between $109,521.19 and $120,000.00.

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