Video Reporter, Texas

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 Times is looking for a Texas-based journalist with experience telling stories in video and text. You will work as part of a team of reporters and editors working from our newly created hub in Texas — a state that plays an essential role in the national discourse when it comes to politics, culture and business. You have experience pitching stories and developing sources to deliver original and impactful journalism rooted in on-the-ground reporting that deepens our understanding of America. We're looking for a high-energy multimedia journalist – you should have a background that includes reporting in video and the ability to craft news and enterprise articles in text. You should be comfortable working across the two mediums, and you should have good judgment about when either is appropriate. As a reporter, you are full of ideas on how to make an impact in our coverage and find innovative ways to tell stories. You have a body of work that shows effective sourcing, broad curiosity, a sharp eye for news, and a command of complex ideas. You have a track record of reporting that has produced scoops and helped to shape the conversation. You are a self-starter and quick-thinker who is able and eager to jump on the news of the day (or week) with fresh visual ideas that advance the story or delve deeper and create high-quality, engaging videos across a variety of coverage areas. This is a hybrid position based in Texas and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance and/or This role may require 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. Basic 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. Preferred Qualifications: A deep understanding of the issues facing the state, from experience living or working in Texas or the Southwest. Strong editorial judgment and writing skills, with a passion for finding original, visual journalism opportunities in competitive news moments. A foundational knowledge of legal, ethical and usage issues for visuals. A willingness to be flexible as the news demands and the newsroom's needs evolve. An openness to trying new storytelling approaches. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-019155 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,270.67 — $136,000 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. We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process. If you’re an Engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment. 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 . The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email [email protected]. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here . Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through The New York Times careers site . The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times. If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at [email protected]. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general .

{
  "content_hash": "9d902b9ae68640244e9b281562d5c9da35e65601baf5fcd3003af461f787d1a9",
  "source_hash": "c5f4f51514b700a95f41ce76a0f2c8da4957309aa4261fcbe9a03313c846a37e",
  "last_changed_at": "2026-06-06T07:31:57.011Z",
  "active_status": "active"
}

{
  "language": "en",
  "location": {
    "raw": "Remote - USA",
    "city": null,
    "region": null,
    "country": "United States",
    "is_remote": true,
    "confidence": 0.95
  },
  "salary_max": 136000,
  "salary_min": 113270.67,
  "inferred_at": "2026-06-06T19:36:22.227Z",
  "launch_scope": {
    "reason": "english_us_canada",
    "included": true,
    "language": "en",
    "location": {
      "raw": "Remote - USA",
      "city": null,
      "region": null,
      "country": "United States",
      "is_remote": true,
      "confidence": 0.95
    },
    "countries": [
      "United States"
    ]
  },
  "remote_policy": "remote",
  "salary_period": "year",
  "workplace_type": "remote",
  "salary_currency": "USD"
}

{}

{
  "title": "Video Reporter, Texas",
  "offices": [
    {
      "id": 4011700005,
      "name": "Remote - USA",
      "location": null,
      "child_ids": [],
      "parent_id": 4011645005
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "location": {
    "name": "Remote - USA"
  },
  "metadata": [],
  "updated_at": "2026-05-27T10:46:35-04:00",
  "departments": [
    {
      "id": 4030459005,
      "name": "Video",
      "child_ids": [],
      "parent_id": 4030237005
    }
  ],
  "company_name": "The New York Times",
  "requisition_id": 4402624005,
  "first_published": "2025-11-03T12:58:08-05:00",
  "application_deadline": null
}