Senior Video Journalist - Cinematography, Opinion Shows

Times Opinion is hiring a senior video journalist with a specialization in cinematography to film Opinion shows.

This is a production heavy position that will be responsible for shooting, lighting and managing the technical aspects of filming at our headquarters in New York City and remote locations.

You have a refined understanding of lighting techniques in multi-camera environments with a meticulous attention to detail. You will have an in-depth knowledge of camera systems and sensor science.

In post-production, you will assist the team in media management, ingesting and color management.. While your primary job is shooting, you also have strong knowledge of Adobe or DaVinci Resolve workflows.

You'll work day-to-day under the Director of Opinion Video to ensure flawless and consistent productions.

This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage video production across Opinion's portfolio of shows.

• Plan shoots for all episodes, including camera, lensing and lighting equipment and media asset management.

• Lead cinematography and guard aesthetic standards of the various shows

• Oversee and supervise second camera operators and producers to assist on shoots.

• Work with show producers to ensure shooting locations will create perfect video.

• Work with the show's video editors to ensure fast and efficient workflow from production to post production.

• Work with audio engineers to ensure perfect audio capture for multi platform rollout.

• Perform related work as assigned.

• 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.

• You will report to the Director of Video.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of cinematography and/or video journalism experience

• The ability to edit quickly with Adobe Premiere Pro

• Familiarity with shooting for motion graphic integration

• Can shoot excellent video in new and complex situations

• Must be comfortable working on tight, demanding deadlines and in high-stress breaking news situations, and can juggle multiple projects at any given time

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

REQ-019472

Times Opinion is hiring a senior video journalist with a specialization in cinematography to film Opinion shows.

This is a production heavy position that will be responsible for shooting, lighting and managing the technical aspects of filming at our headquarters in New York City and remote locations.

You have a refined understanding of lighting techniques in multi-camera environments with a meticulous attention to detail. You will have an in-depth knowledge of camera systems and sensor science.

In post-production, you will assist the team in media management, ingesting and color management.. While your primary job is shooting, you also have strong knowledge of Adobe or DaVinci Resolve workflows.

You'll work day-to-day under the Director of Opinion Video to ensure flawless and consistent productions.

This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage video production across Opinion's portfolio of shows.

• Plan shoots for all episodes, including camera, lensing and lighting equipment and media asset management.

• Lead cinematography and guard aesthetic standards of the various shows

• Oversee and supervise second camera operators and producers to assist on shoots.

• Work with show producers to ensure shooting locations will create perfect video.

• Work with the show's video editors to ensure fast and efficient workflow from production to post production.

• Work with audio engineers to ensure perfect audio capture for multi platform rollout.

• Perform related work as assigned.

• 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.

• You will report to the Director of Video.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of cinematography and/or video journalism experience

• The ability to edit quickly with Adobe Premiere Pro

• Familiarity with shooting for motion graphic integration

• Can shoot excellent video in new and complex situations

• Must be comfortable working on tight, demanding deadlines and in high-stress breaking news situations, and can juggle multiple projects at any given time

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

REQ-019472