Video Production Engineer

Description

The Wall Street Journal Video team is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Video Production Engineer to oversee and maintain our field, studio equipment, lighting systems, and production spaces. This role combines technical expertise, organizational precision, and a hands-on approach to support a fast-paced, global newsroom. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple production needs across teams.

You will

Manage and maintain all field and studio equipment for WSJ Video, including Sony FX-series cameras, Sony and Canon lenses, Aputure / Sidus Link lighting systems, and various audio tools

Use Cheqroom, our online inventory management system, to track and manage daily shoot requests

Ensure all gear is cleaned, maintained, and kept to operational standards

Handle both hands-on maintenance and strategic planning for equipment upgrades, lifecycle management, and workflow optimization

Assist the video engineering team with running livestream events, media management, cloud-based archiving, and post-production workflows

Manage and maintain voiceover and video podcasting booths

Help develop and refine end-to-end workflows for field and studio productions

Provide hands-on support for breaking news, live events, and special projects

Be available to work evenings and weekends as part of a rotation or as news demands

You have

At least five years of professional experience in video production or broadcast operations

Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, and After Effects

Proven experience managing and maintaining camera, lighting, and audio equipment

Experience with live production and control room environments

Familiarity with cloud-based production workflows and digital asset management

Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills

Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a dynamic newsroom environment

Commitment to staying current with evolving production technologies and workflows

​The position in New York City and will report to the Director of Multi-Format Production.

To apply, please submit a résumé and a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the requirements. Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered.

The Journal’s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

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