Contract Video Editor — Fast-Paced Post-Production

Dailywire; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Wire seeks a contract Video Editor to support a select number of video projects. Transform raw footage into polished content using strong editing skills and established Daily Wire editing standards.

Working closely with the Director of Post-Production and project leaders, deliver high-quality edits in a fast-paced environment and develop templates to promote consistency across projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience, including social media and editorial work.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Strong storytelling and pacing for engaging video content.

Responsibilities

• Edit assigned long- and short-form video projects, including original content and promotional videos.
• Transform raw footage into polished content with creative edits and storytelling.
• Create assembly edits, string-outs, and final finishing edits across formats.
• Collaborate with Post-Production leadership to implement feedback.
• Create and maintain templates for consistency and efficient workflows.
• Convert, transcode, and compress media per project requirements.
• Organize and archive footage and deliverables for each project.
• Meet timelines and budgets while communicating with the team.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

The Daily Wire seeks a contract Video Editor to support a select number of video projects. Transform raw footage into polished content using strong editing skills and established Daily Wire editing standards.

Working closely with the Director of Post-Production and project leaders, deliver high-quality edits in a fast-paced environment and develop templates to promote consistency across projects.