DC Video Editor (Contract) — Fast-Paced Political Media

Bulwark Pod; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Path to full-time staff role

Hands-on experience with a mission‑drn

Job summary

The Bulwark seeks a Video Editor on a contract basis to edit full-length podcast episodes and create social clips. Reporting to the Head of Video, you will collaborate with hosts, producers, and the social team to ensure high-quality visuals and sound, delivered quickly as the news cycle moves.

This 6-month contract may evolve into a full-time role. You will work primarily in Washington, DC, with in-person collaboration five days a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience focusing on long-form podcasts or interviews.
• Ability to deliver quick-turnaround edits on deadline without sacrificing quality.
• Experience with multi-camera editing and remote recordings (Riverside, Streamyard).
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; motion graphics is a plus.
• Strong understanding of social platforms and what creates engagement.
• Editorial judgement and ability to clip moments without losing context.
• Communication and teamwork in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle post-production on full-length video episodes, turning raw multi-camera and remote recordings into polished episodes for publication.
• Turn around episodes and rapid-response clips on tight deadlines, often same-day and within hours of recording.
• Blend in-studio and remote footage into a cohesive look and style.
• Package vertical clips for social platforms.
• Insert ad reads and sponsor assets into episodes on schedule.

Skills

Multi-camera editing

Editorial judgement

Storytelling for video

Fast-paced production

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Riverside

Streamyard

Job description

The Bulwark seeks a Video Editor on a contract basis to edit full-length podcast episodes and create social clips. Reporting to the Head of Video, you will collaborate with hosts, producers, and the social team to ensure high-quality visuals and sound, delivered quickly as the news cycle moves.

This 6-month contract may evolve into a full-time role. You will work primarily in Washington, DC, with in-person collaboration five days a week.