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Video Reporter, Texas

The New York Times· Reporting
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Hybrid (Texas)$113.3k - $136kfull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Texas-based multimedia journalist specializing in on-the-ground reporting with experience in both video and text. Hybrid role in Texas with regular office presence and potential extensive travel across the state.

Responsibilities

  • Pitch, report and write news and enterprise stories in text and video formats.
  • Develop compelling and well-structured scripts, integrating engaging visuals and rigorous fact-checking.
  • Report and produce video and text for news and enterprise projects. Either on-camera or behind the screens.
  • Collaborate with cinematographers, video editors, and motion graphics editors.
  • Contribute to live coverage on breaking news stories.
  • Deliver fast, clean copy in accessible style on complicated topics.
  • Ensure accuracy and clarity.
  • Break news on developing story lines across the region.
  • Collaborate with other national and video team reporters on news and enterprise; Work collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Monitor wires, local and regional outlets, social media feeds and other sources for developing storylines, keeping us ahead of national competitors.
  • Meet tight deadlines and be able to thrive in a daily, unpredictable news environment.
  • 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.
  • This role reports to the Texas Editor and a Senior Producer in Video, based in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working for a daily news organization (preferably in a digital video or broadcast newsroom).
  • A portfolio that demonstrates you are well-versed in a range of topics, and have a growing circle of sources across storylines and includes: news, enterprise and analysis; video you produced, shot or appeared in.
  • Proven experience leading field productions, writing scripts and editing compelling narratives.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the video production process and creative instincts that go beyond traditional text formats.
  • Crisp, clear, evocative writing skills that also demonstrate a mastery of journalistic style and standards.
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Ability to shoot video.

Skills

Required:Story pitching and reportingVideo and text productionScript writingOn-camera reportingVideo shooting

Benefits

  • variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • company-matching 401(k) plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick days
  • paid parental leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development programs
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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