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Salon covers national news and politics, culture and entertainment, food, and science and health through insightful reporting, our flagship show “Salon Talks” and other Salon TV programming, commentary and analysis, criticism, investigations, original newsletters and personal essays. Founded in San Francisco in 1995, Salon is a digital pioneer; our entrepreneurial culture honors the spirit of our founders by rewarding innovation and initiative. 

We are currently hiring for the following positions: 

Assistant Editor, Video

Salon is currently seeking an Assistant Editor of Video. This job is an in-studio opportunity working out of Salon’s midtown office. The assistant editor will be responsible for editing Salon’s digital video shows—which range from celebrity interviews, to politics roundtables, to food demonstrations with chefs—using Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as post-production tasks, including cutting relevant clips for social media and creating on-screen text and graphics. The assistant editor will also prepare the studio for filming and operate camera and audio equipment. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and has experience in journalism. This position reports to the Executive Producer and is a full time position with benefits covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.  

Responsibilities

  • Run technical, audio and visual aspects of daily video shoots for SalonTV using Canon C-100 cameras
  • Edit multi-camera interviews into polished full episodes and clips using Adobe Premiere
  • Work through different edit versions and notes with Executive Producer
  • Create on-screen text and graphics to support interview content
  • Write headlines and video descriptions
  • Check over all technical, visual and editorial aspects of video and audio assets prior to publication

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Video, Journalism or related field
  • 1-2 years of professional experience in digital media or TV
  • Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere and Photoshop). After Effects experience is a plus.
  • Ability to shoot high-quality video and a familiarity with lighting and Canon C100
  • Must have great written and verbal communication skills and the ability to receive critical feedback in a small team environment
  • Must have the ability to work both independently and under close direction of the executive producer
  • Must be able to troubleshoot an edit project and problem solve on the fly

To apply: Send a resume, cover letter and applicable materials, such as a reel or clips, to applications@salon.com with ASSISTANT VIDEO EDITOR in the subject line.

Producer

Salon is seeking a full-time producer to join our video team. The job is located at Salon’s midtown New York studio and the role will be responsible for working on our interview show (“Salon Talks”) and various other SalonTV video shoots and projects. This is an A-Z production position that involves expertise on both the technical side (independently operating a 2-camera shoot, using livestream software and editing episodes/clips in Adobe Premiere Pro) and the creative side (collaborating with Salon hosts and celebrity guests, generating show ideas and writing for the show).

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has worked in a deadline-driven environment and is ready to both lead and take direction well. This is a full-time position with benefits. This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is an on-site position in midtown New York and you will be expected to work an agreed-upon schedule and be legally able to work in the U.S. 

Responsibilities:

  • Run the technical, audio and visual aspects of daily video shoots for SalonTV
  • Edit full episodes and cut video clips for Salon.com and social media distribution
  • Write short articles and supplemental content that support Salon’s videos
  • Pitch guests for the show and assist with the booking process

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Video, Journalism or related field
  • Professional experience in digital media or television
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere and Photoshop). After Effects experience and experience creating graphics are a plus
  • Ability to shoot high-quality video and a familiarity with lighting and Canon C100
  • Experience with live streaming production software, such as Wirecast
  • Strong interest in news, entertainment and politics
  • Must have impeccable written and verbal communication skills and the ability to receive critical feedback in a small team environment
  • Must have the ability to work both independently and under close direction of the executive producer and editor in chief
  • Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve on the fly
  • Candidates with live production/TV experience will be prioritized

To apply: Send send a resume, cover letter and applicable materials, such as a reel or clips, to applications@salon.com with PRODUCER in the subject line.