Senior Video Journalist

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: investigations, short and longform field pieces, fast-paced quick turn news content, video podcasts, social content, and series. And we are constantly innovating how we tell stories.

The ideal candidate has an extensive professional background in video journalism, exceptional story development and scriptwriting skills, and experience shooting and editing. You have impeccable news judgment, the ability to build unique angles for stories off the news, and the creativity to produce premium video content on tight deadlines.

You will also have experience covering a broad range of topics: from the economy and markets, to politics and technology.

To apply, please submit your resume, a short cover letter laying out the skills and mindset you bring to the role, and links to three pieces that represent your best work.

You Will

• Be responsible for pitching, developing, researching and reporting 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 your 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.

You Have

• 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.

The Journal’s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

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