Fellow, Opinion Video

New York, NY · 3+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 20, 2026

At a glance

Join the 2027 New York Times Fellowship class as an editor of video commentary in the Opinion section in New York.
As a vertical video editor, you will create videos for nytimes.com and social media while acting equal parts producer, writer, and editor.
This opportunity will allow you to conceive of new video formats for mobile-first journalism.

Produce, write and edit vertical videos
Act as a host in some videos to help translate our journalism for off-site audiences
Write engaging, SEO-driven social captions
Post videos to our site and platforms such as TikTok and YouTube
Collaborate with other journalists and editors to adapt, script and edit videos
Work with editors on inventive on-site and social formats that align with Opinion’s mission and identity
Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
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

No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships
3+ years of experience with creative video editing, with demonstrated success in the creation of innovative journalism in a fast-paced environment
Can produce and publish short-form vertical videos on tight deadlines
Experience in video and graphics editing with Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects
Experience in archive producing, including using photo, video, graphics and audio

Record of multiple journalism internships, or equivalent experience
Can appear and speak on camera as a host
Deep knowledge of TikTok and Instagram, and broad knowledge of the social media landscape and awareness of platform trends as they change

This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week.