Video Journalist: Own End-to-End Visual Stories

Daily Mail US

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental and optical coverage

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Global brand exposure

Job summary

Daily Mail US is seeking a versatile Video Journalist to conceive, shoot, edit, and publish original video content for U.S. and global platforms.

You will own stories end-to-end from pitching ideas to publishing across DailyMail.com and social channels, handling camera, lighting, and audio in-field or studio with strong editorial judgment. This hands-on role requires experience with vertical video, SEO headlines, and data-driven storytelling, with on-site work in New York four days a week and

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop original story ideas and translate into engaging visuals.
Plan and produce shoots in field or studio, operating camera, audio, lighting independently.
Direct talent, contributors, and interview subjects as required.
Edit short-, mid-, and long-form video 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.