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Title: Senior Video Editor, Op-Docs Location: New York, NY 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.        The New York Times Op-Docs is looking for a Senior Video Editor to guide and oversee some of our short documentaries for Op-Docs.     You will give notes, sharpen and improve our short documentary series Op-Docs. You will also, in some cases, finish edits and bring them to publish.     You should have experience editing, producing or directing relevant, digital short documentary films and an experienced curatorial eye for evaluating pitches and finished films. You should be an experienced communicator, able to translate story structure ideas and editorial notes to directors and editors with a constructive and collaborative spirit. You should be comfortable working in a newsroom environment under pressure.           This is a hybrid position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.           Responsibilities:       Provide editorial guidance and feedback to filmmakers on story structure, editorial choices and narration scripts, from assembly through fine cut and locked cutScreen and evaluate drafts, from assembly through fine cut and locked cut.   Guide reporting where additional information is needed.   Be able to jump into an edit if necessary.   Ensure a smooth editorial process with clear deliverables and deadlines.   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 our Executive Producer, Op-Docs.           Basic Qualifications:       8+ years producing, directing, or editing documentary films.   Experience understanding complex edits.   Experience working in Premiere Pro.   Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.   Understanding of standards of journalistic excellence and truthfulness.   Broad knowledge of current events and news.   Deep curiosity about digital video habits and platforms.   Familiarity with digital storytelling formats, including social video.           Preferred Qualifications:       Hands-on experience in the trenches of production, including editing, shooting and field production.   Curatorial and programming experience.   Experience with film festivals and producing live events including screenings.           This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.           REQ-019565   The annual base pay range for this role is between: $124,979.94—$130,000 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.   We are  an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. 

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