Senior Video Journalist, Enterprise Video

Job Description: The Wall Street Journal is seeking a senior video journalist for its Enterprise video team. Based in New York, this role contributes to enterprise and video investigations coverage that make news. Senior video journalists are responsible for producing topical, news-focused and feature videos. Top candidates for this position will have a professional background in video journalism, demonstrate exceptional shooting and editing skills, and have experience with graphics. Those in the role juggle many tasks and should be excited about pitching, developing, researching and reporting stories, shooting and editing videos - both in the studio and in the field. You will also work collaboratively with WSJ's reporters and editors across a variety of coverage areas. Because this is a global news operation, candidates need to show successful executions of timely news projects that have been done in a short time frame, as well as videos produced with longer lead times. The role will report to the Executive Producer of Enterprise, Video. Primary responsibilities include: Pitching, developing, researching, reporting and writing enterprise videos Shooting and editing videos in-studio and in the field Partnering with reporters and editors across the newsroom to identify and produce timely video news pieces that are ambitious, visually distinctive and of interest to the WSJ audience Managing multiple projects in various stages of production, maintaining a pipeline of work that includes both short form news and deep dive, longform investigations Finding innovative ways to cull stories from the news cycle and develop them into enterprise video Ensuring that all journalistic and legal standards are followed at all times Ability to work late hours and weekends both as part of a regular weekend rotation and as news developments may warrant Completing additional duties as assigned Key candidate requirements: At least seven years' experience producing videos in a daily news environment, preferably at a top-tier news organization Ability to convey news and tell stories in creative ways using high-quality video and graphics Experience with OSINT and data-driven reporting Track record of producing thoroughly researched and impactful investigations Deep understanding of, and interest in, The Wall Street Journal's core topic areas Demonstrated experience with multiple camera setups, including but not limited to the Sony FX and FS lines and/or the Canon C500 or C300. Adept with studio lighting setups as well as 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 Demonstrated experience producing quality video content efficiently and, often, under tight deadline constraints Clear communicator with exceptional written and collaboration skills All interested candidates should submit a cover letter clearly outlining how their skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements, along with links to five videos that represent the type of work described. 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Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ Job Category: Editorial/Journalism Union Status: Union role Pay Range: $125,000 - $140,000 We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice. For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including 'elective' benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.. 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. If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view 'Find Jobs - Dow Jones.' Thank you. Req ID: 42998

Created: 2024-11-02