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Video Journalist jobs are open across broadcast news, digital media, streaming, and local television, at every level from entry-level reporter to senior correspondent and multimedia editor, with specializations in field production, documentary storytelling, and social video. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Washington Times is seeking a creative, motivated Video Journalist to join our growing video team and help tell compelling stories through original digital journalism.
We're looking for someone with strong storytelling instincts, sharp news judgment, and a passion for finding creative ways to bring important stories to life through video. The ideal candidate is a journalist first — someone who can identify interesting angles, research and develop stories, write engaging scripts, conduct interviews, and collaborate with reporters and editors to produce meaningful, informative video content.
This is a hands-on, multifaceted role within a small but ambitious video team. The successful candidate will participate in the entire storytelling process, from pitching ideas and researching stories to filming, interviewing, scripting, and assisting with post-production. A working knowledge of cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and basic video editing is important, but we're looking for someone whose greatest strengths are their editorial instincts, curiosity, and ability to tell a great story. The Video Journalist should also be comfortable contributing on camera, whether reporting from the field, conducting interviews, or presenting stories to an audience. Occasional travel will be required.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to do more than simply fill a production role. We're looking for a versatile, proactive journalist who is eager to contribute ideas, take initiative, develop new skills, and help shape the future of video storytelling at The Washington Times. As part of a small, collaborative team, the successful candidate will have meaningful opportunities to take ownership of projects and grow professionally.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting or a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years working in a newsroom environment, video reporting, digital news production or multimedia storytelling is preferred. Experience writing scripts, researching stories, conducting interviews, or producing original editorial content is highly desirable. Familiarity with professional video equipment and basic editing workflows is expected.
This is a unique fun opportunity to work for a prominent, fast-growing company that offers a competitive base salary, medical, dental, vision, retirement planning with matching options, as well as a generous paid time off program, flexible work schedule and FREE parking. If you are interested in joining one of the most dynamic media companies in Washington, apply online TODAY!
The Washington Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Washington Times is seeking a creative, motivated Video Journalist to join our growing video team and help tell compelling stories through original digital journalism.
We're looking for someone with strong storytelling instincts, sharp news judgment, and a passion for finding creative ways to bring important stories to life through video. The ideal candidate is a journalist first — someone who can identify interesting angles, research and develop stories, write engaging scripts, conduct interviews, and collaborate with reporters and editors to produce meaningful, informative video content.
This is a hands-on, multifaceted role within a small but ambitious video team. The successful candidate will participate in the entire storytelling process, from pitching ideas and researching stories to filming, interviewing, scripting, and assisting with post-production. A working knowledge of cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and basic video editing is important, but we're looking for someone whose greatest strengths are their editorial instincts, curiosity, and ability to tell a great story. The Video Journalist should also be comfortable contributing on camera, whether reporting from the field, conducting interviews, or presenting stories to an audience. Occasional travel will be required.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to do more than simply fill a production role. We're looking for a versatile, proactive journalist who is eager to contribute ideas, take initiative, develop new skills, and help shape the future of video storytelling at The Washington Times. As part of a small, collaborative team, the successful candidate will have meaningful opportunities to take ownership of projects and grow professionally.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting or a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years working in a newsroom environment, video reporting, digital news production or multimedia storytelling is preferred. Experience writing scripts, researching stories, conducting interviews, or producing original editorial content is highly desirable. Familiarity with professional video equipment and basic editing workflows is expected.
This is a unique fun opportunity to work for a prominent, fast-growing company that offers a competitive base salary, medical, dental, vision, retirement planning with matching options, as well as a generous paid time off program, flexible work schedule and FREE parking. If you are interested in joining one of the most dynamic media companies in Washington, apply online TODAY!
The Washington Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Media & Entertainment
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in video journalist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- Proficiency in shooting and editing video using industry-standard software
- Experience writing and producing broadcast or digital news packages
- Ability to operate professional camera equipment in field conditions
- Strong on-camera presence or narration and voice-over skills
- Familiarity with live shot technology, including IFB and satellite or IP transmission
Tips for Your Video Journalist Job Search
Lead your reel with your best story
Hiring editors watch the first 30 seconds of your demo reel and move on. Open with a complete package that shows your shooting, writing, and on-camera or narration skills together, not a highlight montage of disconnected clips.
Tailor your resume to the platform
A digital-first outlet cares about vertical video, SEO headlines, and publishing cadence. A network affiliate wants live shot experience and IFB discipline. Read each job description carefully and mirror its language in your resume before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists video journalist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target beats, not just job titles
Many video journalist postings are filed under 'multimedia reporter' or 'digital producer.' Search by beat, such as politics, health, or sports, alongside your title to catch openings that fit your expertise but use different terminology.
Prepare a beat-specific story pitch for interviews
Most video journalist interviews include a news judgment exercise or a live pitch. Walk in with two or three story ideas tied to the outlet's coverage area that you could shoot and produce yourself, showing you've done real reporting research.
Negotiate your gear and travel expectations early
Salary negotiation matters, but so do backpack kit assignments, mileage reimbursement, and whether you're expected to self-shoot. Clarify these before accepting an offer to avoid surprises that affect your day-to-day workflow.
Video Journalist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most video journalists?
The New York Times, The Washington Times, and United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) are hiring the most video journalists right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, New York, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at local television groups and digital news publishers expanding their video operations.
How many video journalist jobs are remote?
About 67% of video journalist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles remain less common than in many other media jobs. Post-production editing, social video strategy, and documentary producing roles account for most of the remote share, while field-reporting and broadcast positions are almost always on-site.
How do you become a video journalist?
Start by earning a degree in journalism or communications, then build a demo reel through student media, internships, or freelance assignments at local outlets. Develop both shooting and storytelling skills, learn to self-edit in a professional NLE, and work your way up through smaller markets or digital-first roles before moving to larger platforms.
How do you get hired as a video journalist with little experience?
Editors at smaller local stations and digital newsrooms regularly hire candidates with strong reels over candidates with long resumes. Build your portfolio by pitching and producing your own stories in your community, covering local government, schools, or events. A polished two-minute package you shot and edited yourself outweighs years of unrelated work experience when you're starting out.
What does the video journalist interview process look like?
Most video journalist interviews involve a resume screen, then a reel review with a news director or digital editor, followed by a news judgment exercise or live story pitch. Final-round candidates at broadcast stations may complete a trial shift or produce a mock package. At digital outlets, the process often includes a written pitch and an editing test instead.
Where can I find and apply to video journalist jobs?
You can find and apply to video journalist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your beat, platform experience, and market size, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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