Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a video editor for its Originals video team. In this role, you will edit topical, news-pegged, feature videos, ranging in length from two to seven minutes across a variety of coverage areas focusing on business. Top candidates for this position will have a professional background in video journalism and demonstrate exceptional story editing. We are looking for someone who can juggle many tasks and is excited about editing videos quickly to take advantage of recent news..

Please note, this is not an entry-level position and it is not a position editing documentaries. Because this is a global news operation, candidates need to show successful executions of timely news projects that have been done in just a few hours, as well as videos produced with longer lead times.

To apply, please submit a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key requirements. Please also include links to five videos that represent the type of work described and the role played for each story.

You will report to the Executive Producer on the Originals team. You will start this job remotely but will eventually be based in our New York office.

You will:

• Edit 2-7 minute business-related news stories, often on tight deadlines
• Work with producers to best tell their story once in post-production
• Take a script and bring the story to life in the edit, while adding input on how to structure the story
• Source accurate and relevant visuals for stories from newswires and other available sources to edit
• Edit breaking news stories as needed
• Manage every aspect of video post-production from start to finish
• Clean up audio and video issues from the field to be acceptable for use
• Manage multiple projects in various stages of edit
• Ensure that all journalistic and legal standards are followed at all times
• Be able to work late hours and weekends both as part of a regular weekend rotation and as news developments may warrant
• Complete additional duties as assigned, including breaking news assignments
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You have:

• At least three years' experience editing videos in a daily news environment, preferably at a global news organization
• An ability to convey news and tell stories in creative ways using high-quality video and graphics
• A deep understanding of, and interest in, The Wall Street Journal's core topic areas as well as strong editorial judgment and broad knowledge and interest in current events and news
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with multiple camera setups, including but not limited to the Sony FS5, FS7, a7S
• Skills working with studio lighting setups and doing field shoots
• Professional-level understanding of Adobe Suite, with a high level of expertise in Premiere and basic knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience editing quality video content efficiently and often under tight deadline constraints
• The ability to collaborate well and communicate clearly with exceptional written skills.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

About Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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Req ID: 24957