Video Reporter

The Times is looking for a Texas-based journalist with experience telling stories in video and text. You will work as part of a team of reporters and editors working from our newly created hub in Texas — a state that plays an essential role in the national discourse when it comes to politics, culture and business.

You have experience pitching stories and developing sources to deliver original and impactful journalism rooted in on-the-ground reporting that deepens our understanding of America. We're looking for a high-energy multimedia journalist – you should have a background that includes reporting in video and the ability to craft news and enterprise articles in text. You should be comfortable working across the two mediums, and you should have good judgment about when either is appropriate.

As a reporter, you are full of ideas on how to make an impact in our coverage and find innovative ways to tell stories. You have a body of work that shows effective sourcing, broad curiosity, a sharp eye for news, and a command of complex ideas. You have a track record of reporting that has produced scoops and helped to shape the conversation.

You are a self-starter and quick-thinker who is able and eager to jump on the news of the day (or week) with fresh visual ideas that advance the story or delve deeper and create high-quality, engaging videos across a variety of coverage areas.

This is a hybrid position based in Texas and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance and/or This role may require extensive travel across the state.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch, report and write news and enterprise stories in text and video formats.
• Develop compelling and well-structured scripts, integrating engaging visuals and rigorous fact-checking.
• Report and produce video and text for news and enterprise projects. Either on-camera or behind the screens.
• Collaborate with cinematographers, video editors, and motion graphics editors.
• Contribute to live coverage on breaking news stories.
• Deliver fast, clean copy in accessible style on complicated topics.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Break news on developing story lines across the region.
• Collaborate with other national and video team reporters on news and enterprise; Work collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor wires, local and regional outlets, social media feeds and other sources for developing storylines, keeping us ahead of national competitors.
• Meet tight deadlines and be able to thrive in a daily, unpredictable news environment.
• 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 Texas Editor and a Senior Producer in Video, based in Los Angeles.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working for a daily news organization (preferably in a digital video or broadcast newsroom).
• A portfolio that demonstrates you are well-versed in a range of topics, and have a growing circle of sources across storylines and includes:

  • news, enterprise and analysis.

  • video you produced, shot or appeared in.

• Proven experience leading field productions, writing scripts and editing compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated understanding of the video production process and creative instincts that go beyond traditional text formats.
• Crisp, clear, evocative writing skills that also demonstrate a mastery of journalistic style and standards.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Ability to shoot video.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A deep understanding of the issues facing the state, from experience living or working in Texas or the Southwest.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills, with a passion for finding original, visual journalism opportunities in competitive news moments.
• A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical and usage issues for visuals.
• A willingness to be flexible as the news demands and the newsroom's needs evolve.
• An openness to trying new storytelling approaches.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits

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, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

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