Senior Video Journalist

Daily Mail US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental and optical coverage

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Global brand exposure

Job summary

Daily Mail US is seeking a Senior Video Journalist to conceive, shoot, and edit high-impact video content for the U.S. audience and global platforms.

You will own stories from concept to publication, guiding shoots, directing talent, and delivering polished packages across DailyMail.com and social channels. You will combine strong news judgment with hands-on production skills, including camera operation, lighting, and editing, while tailoring content for vertical and platform-specific formats.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience shooting and editing digital and social video, preferably in a newsroom or digital media setting.
• Ability to pitch, plan, shoot, and independently produce video-first stories from concept through publication.
• Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, audio, and other production equipment in studio and field.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling for digital and social platforms.
• Excellent news judgment and alignment with Daily Mail voice and editorial approach.
• Ability to edit short-, mid-, and long-form content for digital and social platforms.
• Experience producing vertical video for individual platforms and tailoring content accordingly.
• Strong writing skills for video headlines, social copy, and SEO-optimized supporting text.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects is a plus.
• Comfort interpreting analytics dashboards to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop original story ideas and translate them into engaging video narratives.
• Plan and produce shoots in the field or studio, operating camera, audio, lighting, and other gear independently.
• Direct talent and interview subjects when required.
• Edit short-, mid-, and long-form video with strong storytelling, pacing, and cohesion.
• Create native social and web content with platform-specific pacing and tone.
• Incorporate motion graphics and basic VFX where relevant.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors to refine stories and ensure accuracy.
• Write concise, SEO-optimized video headlines and supporting copy.
• Use performance data to inform future story decisions.
• Troubleshoot production challenges to meet deadlines in a fast-paced cycle.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Video production

Editing

Storytelling

SEO writing

Analytics literacy

Collaboration

News judgment

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

The Daily Mail reaches more than one billion people globally every month and is renowned for agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations. Our distinctive editorial mix spans news, showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.

With more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond, and a social media following of more than 150 million, Daily Mail is one of the world's most influential digital news organizations. Our platforms generate more than six billion video views each month across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and other channels.

We are seeking a versatile, self-driven Video Journalist to conceive, shoot, and edit original video content for Daily Mail's U.S. audience and global platforms.

About The Role

As a Senior Video Journalist, you will own stories end-to-end, from pitching original ideas and planning shoots through to filming, editing, and publishing polished video across DailyMail.com and social platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is as comfortable behind the camera as they are in the edit bay, with strong news judgment and a sharp understanding of what makes video work both on and off platform.

• Initiate and develop original story ideas, translating them into engaging visual narratives.
• Plan and produce shoots in the field or studio, operating camera, audio, lighting, and other production equipment independently.
• Direct talent, contributors, and interview subjects where required.
• Edit short-, mid-, and long-form video packages with strong storytelling, pacing, and visual cohesion.
• Create content that lives natively across social media and the web, tailoring format, pacing, and tone to each platform's audience.
• Incorporate motion graphics and basic visual effects to enhance storytelling where relevant.
• Collaborate closely with reporters and editors to refine stories and ensure editorial accuracy.
• Write concise, engaging, and SEO-optimized video headlines and accompanying copy.
• Use audience analytics and performance data to evaluate video performance and inform future story decisions.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and adapt quickly to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news cycle.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing quick-turnaround news content with longer-range video productions.
• Uphold copyright, legal, and ethical standards across all video output.
• Work collaboratively with editorial, video, social, and other teams across the U.S. and global Daily Mail business.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Video Journalist who combines strong news judgment and visual storytelling skills with hands-on production expertise and a clear understanding of digital and social video.

• 2+ years of experience shooting and editing digital and social video, preferably within a newsroom, digital media company, or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to pitch, plan, shoot, and independently produce video-first stories from concept through publication.
• Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, gimbals, microphones, and other production equipment, both in-studio and in the field.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling and what makes compelling digital and social-first video.
• Excellent news judgment and a clear understanding of the Daily Mail voice, audience, and editorial approach.
• Proven ability to edit short-, mid-, and long-form content for digital and social platforms.
• Experience producing vertical video and tailoring content to the requirements and audiences of individual platforms.
• Strong writing skills, particularly for video headlines, social copy, and SEO-optimized supporting text.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of Adobe After Effects is a plus.
• Comfortable interpreting analytics dashboards and using audience and performance data to inform creative decisions.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to switch priorities at short notice in a fast-paced news environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with reporters, editors, producers, and global teams.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high editorial and production standard.
• Ability to work on-site in New York four days per week.

About What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $80,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Dental and optical coverage.
• 401(k).
• Generous paid time off.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global media organization.
• The opportunity to work across one of the world's most influential digital news brands and create video content for a global audience.

About Our Commitment

Daily Mail US is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to fostering diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in alternative formats or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Any such information will be held separately from your application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.