Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a video journalist to join its global news operation in New York.

Video journalists are responsible for producing topical, quick-turn, news-focused videos. We're looking for someone with a professional background in video journalism who demonstrates exceptional editing skills. This person, who will work Thursday through Monday, will join a team responsible for producing short, timely, accurate videos for our audience, as well as reformatting and reproducing our news videos for platforms such as YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Excellent news judgment and the ability to react quickly are essential. Successful candidates will juggle many tasks and should be excited about covering the day's news events across a variety of subjects.

Please note, this is not an entry-level position, and it is not a position producing documentaries. Because this is a role focused on producing timely news coverage, candidates need to show successful executions of projects that stand out in the 24/7 information cycle.

This position will be based in our New York City office and reports to the Weekend Supervising Producer.

To apply, please submit your résumé, a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements, and links to five videos that represent the type of work described. Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered.

You will:

• Work as a quick-turn video producer on a Thursday through Monday schedule
• Pitch, write and produce visual-first new and original story ideas every day to ensure timely news coverage.
• Closely monitor news feeds and breaking news events as needed.
• Aggregate social videos and agency footage for visual breaking news stories and clip newsworthy soundbites from newsmakers.
• Search for opportunities to strengthen text articles with quick-turn videos.
• Reformat and reproduce news videos for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
• Collaborate with editorial leaders across coverage areas to ensure that The Journal's unbiased understanding of news and expert analysis is reflected in every video published.
• Fact-check scripts and ensure that all journalistic and legal standards are followed.
• Work late hours as part of a regular rotation and as breaking news events may warrant.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

You have:

• At least three years of experience producing digital videos in a daily news environment at a national or global media company.
• Experience producing videos designed to perform on social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
• Professional experience writing headlines, captions and scripts for news stories under tight time constraints.
• Clear communication skills with exceptional written and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated experience producing compelling business, tech, politics, and general news videos on deadline.
• Knowledge of current events, U.S. and international politics, economics, and a nose for news.
• Fluency with internet culture and trends.
• Skills with multiple camera setups, including but not limited to the Sony FS5, FS7, C100 and C300.
• Professional competency editing with Adobe Premiere.

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.

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Dow Jones , Making Careers Newsworthy

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 .

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, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

To enter one of our US based offices: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.

Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

Union Status:

Union / No clear and likely Internal Candidate (Employee Only) has been identified

Req ID: 34929