Senior Video Journalist - Cinematography, Opinion Shows

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. 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 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $124,979.94 - $135,000 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. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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