Vertical Video Editor

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
Base: $113,945.85 - $120,000 usd; bonus/equity: no...
On-site
Edit short-form vertical video
Maximize views on social platforms
Hook viewer in first few seconds
The New York Times is looking for a creative, highly organized Social Video Editor to join our fast-growing NYT Cooking social media and video teams

Job Summary

  • The New York Times is looking for a creative, highly organized Social Video Editor to join our fast-growing NYT Cooking social media and video teams.
  • In this role, you will be responsible for editing, shaping and elevating our short-form, vertical video content on-site and across platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
  • You will drive our ambitious production goals by turning around dozens of snappy videos each week, while simultaneously pioneering the look and feel of our new vertical series to make each one stand out.

Matching Summary

The New York Times is looking for a creative, highly organized Social Video Editor to join our fast-growing NYT Cooking social media and video teams.

Salary

Base: $113,945.85 - $120,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • edit short-form vertical video
  • maximize views on social platforms
  • hook viewer in first few seconds
  • work with producers and talent
  • add burned-in captions
  • maintain knowledge of social media trends

Nice-to-have

  • passion for food and culinary storytelling
  • culturally relevant and smart content
  • pioneer new vertical series look and feel

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years editing vertical video
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficiency in in-app editing tools
  • Experience with freelance video editors
  • Comfortable working on tight deadlines

Work Rights

Not specified

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