Washingtonpost
Video Editor, Opinions
DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$83k-$124kDetected 27 days ago
PhotoshopAfter EffectsMotion DesignRecruitingHRPremiere ProVideo ProductionLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Collaborate with producers, hosts, and social editors to align clips with daily news priorities and audience strategy.
- Manage YouTube Studio uploads, metadata, thumbnails, and publishing workflows.
- Maintain an organized archive of source footage, clips, templates, and motion assets.
Nice to have
- 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.
- Edit long-form podcasts, interviews, social shows and high-performing clips for YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, X and other social platforms.
- 2+ years of professional video editing experience, with strong social examples.
Compensation
- $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.
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
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
- Robust mental health resources
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