Fellow, Opinion Video
Core
Create vertical video commentary for the Opinion section, acting as editor, producer, and host to translate journalism for mobile and social audiences.
Role type
Junior IC video editor and host (fellowship)
Builds
Short-form vertical videos for nytimes.com, TikTok, and YouTube
Domain
Digital journalism / Social media
Required skills
Video editing (Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects), Scriptwriting, On-camera hosting, Social media strategy (TikTok, Instagram), SEO-driven captioning, Archive producing
Preferred skills
Journalism internships, Speaking on camera, Deep knowledge of social media trends
Technologies
Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, TikTok, Instagram
Responsibilities
Produce, write, and edit vertical videos; Act as a host in some videos; Write engaging, SEO-driven social captions; Post videos to site and platforms; Collaborate with journalists to adapt and script videos; Participate in fellowship training
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC