About the Job:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an experienced and highly creative Senior Video Journalist to join its video team in New York.

WSJ Video blends deep reporting with an array of formats: investigations, short and longform field pieces, fast-paced quick turn news content, video podcasts, social content, and series. And we are constantly innovating how we tell stories.

The ideal candidate has an extensive professional background in video journalism, exceptional story development and scriptwriting skills, and experience shooting and editing. You have impeccable news judgment, the ability to build unique angles for stories off the news, and the creativity to produce premium video content on tight deadlines.

You will also have experience covering a broad range of topics: from the economy and markets, to politics and technology.

To apply, please submit your resume, a short cover letter laying out the skills and mindset you bring to the role, and links to three pieces that represent your best work.

You Will

• Be responsible for pitching, developing, researching and reporting for a variety of formats, lengths, structures and stories.

• Consistently come up with new ideas and pitches for all WSJ video platform needs

• Manage pre-production including booking and logistics.

• Manage multiple projects in various stages of production, on tight deadlines.

• As needed, shoot and edit your videos.

• Ensure that all WSJ journalistic and legal standards are followed.

• Collaborate with reporters and editors across the WSJ newsroom to produce videos.

• Complete additional duties as assigned, including breaking news assignments.

You Have

• At least 8 years of experience producing video pieces in a news environment at a national or global media company, both in the field and in studio.

• Prior experience with every aspect of video production from start to finish, under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional script writing skills

• A deep understanding and interest in The Journal9s core coverage areas.

• Experience as a DP in the field and in-studio

• Some prior mid and long-form documentary and series experience.

• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively collaborate.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests align with the expectations of the role by May 8th.

The Journal9s 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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We9re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate9s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.