Digital Video Editor

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking a skilled video editor for news and public affairs content. You will edit for web, adapt for social platforms, and ensure timely delivery across YouTube, Instagram, and other channels.

You will manage media storage, oversee quality control (audio, color correction), and collaborate with channel managers to deliver polished video products. Four or more years of experience and proficiency in Premiere/Adobe Suite are required, with animation skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience editing for YouTube- and social-first news programs or journalism sites.
• Proficiency with Premiere/Adobe Suite required.
• Ability to adapt videos for use on various social media platforms.
• Proficiency with media management tools and software.
• Technical proficiency in remote content delivery.
• Animation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit news and public affairs video for web – YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok and other social platforms
• Manage media storage and organization of footage and finished projects
• Oversee and adhere to quality control: audio, color correction, and other relevant video specs
• Manage multiple edits and ensure on time delivery
• Ensure all video content is delivered to channel managers
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Skills

Video Editing

Audio Quality Control

Color Correction

Animation Skills

Digital Video Editing

Time Management

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Edit news and public affairs video for web – YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok and other social platforms
• Manage media storage and organization of footage and finished projects
• Oversee and adhere to quality control: audio, color correction, and other relevant video specs
• Manage multiple edits and ensure on time delivery
• Ensure all video content is delivered to channel managers
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum four (4) years of relevant experience
• Experience working as a video editor on YouTube- and social-first news programs or journalism sites
• Ability to edit digital video and proficiency with Premiere/Adobe Suite required
• Ability to adapt videos for use on various social media platforms
• Proficiency with media management tools and software
• Technical proficiency in remote content delivery
• Animation skills preferred

Hard Skills

• Video Editing
• Audio Quality Control
• Color Correction
• Animation Skills
• Digital Video Editing

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail