Washingtonpost

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

This listing is sourced directly from Washingtonpost's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.