Rising News Video Editor — Fast, Social‑First Clips

NEWS UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a Junior News Video Editor to support daily video output across news content strands. Ideal for an ambitious editor eager to build skills in a collaborative newsroom environment. Responsibilities include editing news videos, tailoring them for social media, and ensuring high editorial standards. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced editors in a dynamic setting, emphasizing video-focused storytelling to engage diverse audiences.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in video editing software for digital news.
• Experience in a digital newsroom or similar media setting.
• Knowledge of basic journalistic practices.

Responsibilities

• Edit a variety of video content for news.
• Tailor videos for social platforms.
• Collaborate with senior editors for editorial standards.
• Implement best practices for SEO and metadata.
• Add graphics and captions to enhance videos.
• Publish video content quickly for breaking news.
• Use analytics to refine editing techniques.

Skills

Video editing software proficiency

Technical understanding of platform-specific requirements

Creativity in storytelling through video

Job description

A leading news organization is seeking a Junior News Video Editor to support daily video output across news content strands. Ideal for an ambitious editor eager to build skills in a collaborative newsroom environment. Responsibilities include editing news videos, tailoring them for social media, and ensuring high editorial standards. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced editors in a dynamic setting, emphasizing video-focused storytelling to engage diverse audiences.