Temp Lead Editor/Post Production Supervisor
About The Position
The New York Post video team is seeking a savvy Temp Lead Editor/Post Production Supervisor (Full-Time Monday-Friday, 3 Month) well versed in long-form digital formats to help create compelling, shareable news videos. This role will be responsible for executing stories from conception through completion and should have solid experience pitching, researching, reporting and editing journalistic and documentary content. You must be skilled at conducting deep research on various topics. Being able to format long-from content in a compelling structure is key. Must be an idea factory: knowledge and skilled to pitch across a variety of topic areas from national news, tabloid fare and societal trends. Must edit fast and with flourish. Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite a must. (Premiere, Photoshop, and familiarity with After Effects.) Can-do attitude is key: someone who believes news doesn’t have to be boring and who appreciates the odd and unconventional stories as well as important ones. We seek a candidate who is excited about new types of multimedia storytelling and has a track record of creating YouTube videos. Must be aware of the latest formats and trends on YouTube as a distinct form of content (not TV-related.) This is an opportunity to work with an iconic media brand as it experiences exponential digital growth and becomes a video powerhouse. New York Post Digital Network videos have received more than a billion views in the past year across a variety of digital platforms.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working with news company
- Strong writing skills for storytelling and headlines
- Experience creating YouTube video for digital platforms
- Background in journalism and the ability to pitch, produce, and script
- Ability to locate and interview subjects
- Solid editorial judgment
- Strong news judgment, good writing skills, knowledge of current events and excellent communication and people skills
- Expertise with key productions in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, and familiarity with After Effects.)
- This candidate must have a strong aesthetic eye and cinematic tendencies
- Must enjoy working collaboratively and accurately in a fast paced but fun environment
- Attention to detail a must
Nice To Haves
- Provide two ideas for quick videos based on the news of this week.
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit long-form digital news and documentary-style video content from concept through final delivery
- Pitch original video ideas across news, pop culture, societal trends, and tabloid-driven stories
- Conduct in-depth research, reporting, and interviews to develop compelling and accurate storytelling
- Script and structure engaging, shareable content optimized for YouTube and digital audiences
- Edit high-volume video content quickly using Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere and Photoshop
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams while applying strong editorial judgment in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Benefits
- health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
