Senior Video Journalist

5+ years experience booking and working with high-profile subjects, preferably at a top-tier news organization
A proven ability managing every aspect of video production from start to finish, delivering high-quality results efficiently and often under tight deadlines
Effective communicator with exceptional writing skills and careful attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Team player who has ease working with freelancers, senior leadership and talent
A 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
Professional-level understanding of Adobe Suite, with expertise in Premiere and basic knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator

Identify and pitch a diverse, engaging range of story ideas and interview subjects for both short-term and long-term projects
Develop and maintain key relationships within core industries; handle outreach and aggressively pursue interviews and access
Conduct in-depth pre-interviews and research, and help prepare thoughtful, engaging questions for interviews
Lead shoots confidently in the studio and field. Includes managing talent and PR reps, making assertive, split-second decisions and troubleshooting issues.
Craft strong scripts with solid structures, engaging visual scenes and thorough fact checks; apply feedback accordingly in re-writes
Shoot and edit videos, sometimes under tight deadlines
Collaborate regularly with top WSJ reporters and editors across a variety of coverage areas to identify and produce stories that are visually distinctive and of interest to the WSJ audience
Manage multiple projects at various stages of production and maintain a pipeline of work
Experiment with different, innovative storytelling techniques and formats
Ensure all journalistic and legal standards are followed at all times
Ability to work long hours and weekends both as part of a on-call weekend rotation and as news developments may warrant
Complete additional duties as assigned

Experience with multiple camera setups, including but not limited to the Sony FX and FS lines and/or the Canon C500 or C300
Basic knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator