Video Editor

McClatchy Media; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McClatchy Media is seeking a Video Editor to craft engaging digital storytelling across TikTok, YouTube, and long-form formats. You will leverage AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows while maintaining high creative standards.

You will collaborate with producers and editorial teams, manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, and help shape audience-first content at scale. A strong command of Premiere Pro and cutting-edge techniques is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in video editing for short-form, social and vertical formats.
• Experience using AI-powered tools and automation to enhance efficiency and output.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with editors and editorial teams.
• Strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and experiment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit for TikTok, YouTube, and long-form features.
• Collaborate with producers and editorial teams to plan and execute video storytelling.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline workflow and boost creative output.
• Deliver high-quality video content that informs, entertains, and inspires diverse audiences.

Skills

Short-form video editing

Editorial judgment

Collaboration with editors

Multi-project management

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

AI-powered tools

Automation tools

Job description

Join McClatchy Media as a Video Editor and help shape the future of digital storytelling in a fast-paced, AI-enabled newsroom. We’re looking for a creative, can-do professional who thrives on collaboration and experimentation—someone who’s as comfortable editing for TikTok and YouTube as they are crafting long-form features. You’ll leverage the latest AI and automation tools to streamline your workflow, freeing you to focus on what matters most: creating compelling, high-impact video content that informs, entertains, and inspires diverse audiences.

What Sets You Apart

• Advanced expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and a strong grasp of short-form, social, and vertical video editing
• Experience using AI-powered tools and automation to enhance efficiency and elevate creative output
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to working with producers and editorial teams
• Strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous learning and experimentation
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing priorities

At McClatchy, we believe every audience matters and every signal counts. If you’re ready to push boundaries, embrace new technologies, and help us deliver trusted, audience-first content at scale, we want to hear from you.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is between 75k - 85k annually. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, department equity, training, geography, and local wage and hours laws.

About McClatchy

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.

McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.

Our comprehensive benefits package also includes a 401(k) plan with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, as well as a range of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy's benefits plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.