Video Editor, Opinions

The Washington Post; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,600 - 123,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation

Paid parental leave

Free Post digital subscription

Job summary

A leading news organization in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled Video Editor for its Opinions section. The role involves editing various video content, from podcasts to social clips, requiring a blend of editorial judgment and creativity. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience, particularly in digital media, and a strong command of tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. This role offers competitive benefits, including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably in a digital-first environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Ability to manage YouTube Studio, titles, descriptions, and thumbnails.

Responsibilities

• Edit podcast videos, interviews, and social clips for various platforms.
• Shape content for maximum audience engagement through concise editing.
• Collaborate with teams to align video clips with news priorities.

Skills

Video editing experience

Social media content creation

Motion graphics

YouTube Studio management

Basic camera operation

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Video Editor, Opinions

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Overview

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award‑winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

The Washington Post Opinions section is seeking versatile video editors to edit podcast videos, interviews and social clips. As part of the Opinions multimedia team, you will take on a variety of tasks, including editing video podcasts; working with journalists and collaborators on original social video; and producing short‑form clips for a soon‑to‑be‑launched daily show. You should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple edits and deadlines simultaneously in a fast‑moving news cycle, and balancing creator instincts with news judgment. The ideal candidate has experience creating content designed for the internet, ideally at a new media or digital‑first organization, and strong editorial instincts around news, context and rapid‑response editing. A deep understanding of YouTube, Shorts, TikTok and Reels for pacing, hooks, captions and formatting is essential.

What Motivates You

• You want to help serious journalism win attention in social feeds. You can think like a creator but edit like a journalist.
• You understand the importance of packaging and pacing matter on video.
• You see podcasts and long‑form interviews as raw material for daily audience growth.
• You thrive in small, high‑output teams.
• You are comfortable in fast‑moving environments and on deadline.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long‑form podcasts, interviews, social shows and high‑performing clips for YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, X and other social platforms.
• Own clip‑farming workflows: identifying moments, shaping hooks, tightening pacing and packaging content for maximum reach.
• Design and execute motion elements—titles, lower thirds, light animations and visual emphasis—primarily in After Effects.
• Help translate dense or complex journalism into clear, creator‑style video that performs on social while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Write platform‑native headlines and captions that increase click‑through, retention and sharing.
• Collaborate with producers, hosts, and social editors to align clips with daily news priorities and audience strategy.
• Edit both rapid‑response news clips and evergreen content with long‑tail potential.
• Manage YouTube Studio uploads, metadata, thumbnails, and publishing workflows.
• Track performance and iterate based on audience behaviour and analytics.
• Maintain an organized archive of source footage, clips, templates, and motion assets.
• Occasionally support basic filming needs (in‑studio or on‑site): holding camera, framing shots, capturing clean audio, and handling simple lighting setups.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience, with strong social examples. Preferably experience working at a new‑media or digital‑first media organization (not traditional broadcast).
• Primary editing experience in YouTube and social video—podcasts, interviews, social shows or creator‑led formats. High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics, text animation and visual polish.
• Experience designing thumbnails and social assets using Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
• Comfort managing YouTube Studio, metadata, titles, descriptions and thumbnails.
• Comfortable with basic camera operation, framing, and audio capture when needed. Experience filming on DSLR/mirrorless cameras or iPhones.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (YouTube Analytics, CrowdTangle, Sprout, etc.).
• Some exposure to AI tools is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company‑paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full‑time or part‑time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:
$82,600 - $123,800 Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

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