Supervising Editor, Digital Video

Associated Press; Xico; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associated Press is seeking a senior digital journalist to lead video storytelling across platforms from its Mexico newsroom. You will craft engaging, accurate stories, coach producers, and help shape how stories appear on screens around the world.

Expect to work with output editors, analyze audience signals in real time, and ensure headlines and visuals meet AP's high standards. Overnight and weekend shifts are required as part of a 24/7 news operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism or related field.
• 5+ years full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast or digital news outlet.
• Strong news judgment; fast, accurate editorial decisions under deadlines.
• Excellent English writing and ability to write clearly for visuals.
• Proficiency with video editing and storytelling tools (DaVinci Resolve).
• Familiarity with verification of user-generated content and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with output editors to set priorities and assign timely stories for digital formats.
• Produce digital video stories and guide producers to optimize presentation across platforms.
• Track audience trends and adjust coverage in real time.
• Deliver breaking stories quickly, accurately, and at peak audience interest.
• Edit headlines and apply SEO best practices for discoverability.
• Use analytics to inform editorial decisions and timing of coverage.
• Mentor reporters, editors and visual teams to strengthen storytelling.
• Coordinate evergreen edits and obituary readiness for breaking news coverage.
• Maintain high editorial standards for accuracy and fairness under deadlines.

Skills

Video storytelling

On-camera delivery

Editorial decision-making

English writing

SEO & headlines

Mentoring others

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

Why this role matters:

This role sits at the heart of our digital newsroom operations, ensuring we deliver fast, accurate and engaging journalism to audiences worldwide. It plays a critical role in identifying what audiences are engaging with and assigning stories that meet the moment-when they resonate most, not after the fact. This position is essential to maintaining AP's high editorial standards while driving audience growth and digital impact.

What you will do:

• Work closely with the output editors to set priorities and assign a mix of stories that is timely, relevant and aligned with audience demands across digital formats
• Produce digital stories that resonate with audiences, and guide digital producers to do the same, shaping how stories are presented and prioritized across platforms
• Continuously track emerging trends and what audiences are engaging with, adjusting coverage priorities in real time to meet demand
• Deliver breaking and developing stories quickly, accurately and at peak audience interest
• Edit and optimize headlines, applying SEO best practices to improve discoverability and engagement
• Use analytics and audience insights to inform editorial decisions and timing of coverage
• Help train and inform reporters, editors and visual teams across the AP to strengthen storytelling and responsiveness
• Coordinate evergreen edits and obituary preparedness that will resonate when news breaks
• Maintain high editorial standards across all published content, ensuring accuracy, clarity and fairness under deadline pressure

Who you are:

Required qualifications:

• Proven track record of creating engaging digital video storytelling that has a strong impact on audiences
• Proven track record of voicing video stories with tracks that are dynamic and engaging, and the ability to train others to do the same
• Confidence in on-camera presentation, with strong delivery and clarity
• Proven track record of producing stories creatively using graphics, effects and other tools that enhance storytelling, to make video stories engaging for audiences in all digital formats, including vertical video for social media
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and act on trending stories and audience engagement signals in real time
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others to produce a compelling news report
• Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, such as at least five years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk
• Have excellent news judgment and the ability to make fast, accurate editorial decisions under tight deadlines
• Have strong writing skills in English, with the ability to write clearly and succinctly to picture
• Be familiar with verification of user-generated content, including reverse image search, geolocation and other tools
• Proficiency in video editing software, such as DaVinci Resolve
• Authorization to work in Mexico
• As AP is a 24/7 global news organization, you must be willing and able to work regular overnight and weekend shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CMS platforms and audience metrics to inform editorial decisions and enhance the reach and impact of digital content
• Experience at a global news organization
• Professional competency in world languages other than English

Application deadline is November 3, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. ET.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.