Video Editor - Contract, National

COURIER; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

COURIER is seeking a Video Editor to enhance its video and podcast productions. The role involves creating engaging video content for social media and requires skills in editing and knowledge of platform best practices. The ideal candidate has a strong background in video production, social media, and a degree in a relevant field. Join a diverse team committed to empowering communities through journalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in video editing for social media platforms.
• Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube best practices.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during key events.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling social-first video content from longer-form productions.
• Rapidly edit breaking news videos for social media.
• Produce and edit footage for various media appearances.

Skills

Video Editing

Social Media Content Creation

Communication

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Film, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Descript

Job description

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Video Director - Contract

Remote (U.S.-based) | Full-Time | Salary $33 - $55 per hour

Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities.

About COURIER:

COURIER is a pro-democracy news network dedicated to building a more informed, engaged, and representative America. We reach audiences where they are online with factual, values-driven news and analysis. Our eleven local newsrooms and national brand provide Americans with news centered on the people and policies that affect their lives. Our reporting is primarily produced for social media platforms and online channels where our audiences spend their time, with an emphasis on video, graphics, and skimmable newsletters to inform and engage our audience in the ways they consume information today.

COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.

Topline:

COURIER seeks a Video Editor (Contract) to join its national division to support production on its podcast and video products.

Responsibilities include:

• Create compelling social-first video content from COURIER’s longer-form video series and podcasts
• Edit and publish long-form video products for YouTube
• Closely monitor national political news for video or audio sound bites, download and rapidly edit breaking news videos for social media publication, primarily on TikTok and Instagram
• Produce and edit footage from principals’ media appearances, speaking engagements, and other events
• Work with internal and external talent to produce original video content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
• Create platform-specific social media copy to accompany all videos
  
  

The ideal candidate will have some of the following:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Digital Media, Film, Audio, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Experience creating high-performing video content for organizations or brands
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), algorithms, and best practices is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative ideas
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Descript
• Willingness to work irregular hours during select breaking news moments or key political events (i.e. conferences, presidential debates, press events, election nights, speaking engagements)
• Strong background in political content creation or progressive journalism

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Newspaper Publishing

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