Social Video Editor

The Washington Post

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $82,600.00 - $123,800.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Social video editing
Vertical video expertise
Adobe premiere proficiency
The Washington Post is seeking a creative and versatile social video editor to help drive visual storytelling across our social platforms

Job Summary

  • The Washington Post is seeking a creative and versatile social video editor to help drive visual storytelling across our social platforms.
  • This role will identify and create high-impact news video as well as work with Post journalists to create social-first video that resonates across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, X and emerging platforms.
  • The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pension, 401(k) match, vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.

Matching Summary

The Washington Post is seeking a creative and versatile social video editor to help drive visual storytelling across our social platforms.

Salary

Base: $82,600.00 - $123,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Social video editing
  • Vertical video expertise
  • Adobe Premiere proficiency
  • Social platform best practices
  • News judgment and accuracy
  • Fast-paced newsroom environment

Nice-to-have

  • Audience engagement tracking
  • Collaborative newsroom spirit
  • Experimenting with new formats
  • Journalist coaching on video

Key Requirements

  • At least two years of professional newsroom experience
  • At least three years of video editing experience
  • Experience publishing to major social platforms
  • Experience producing video in the field

Work Rights

Not specified

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