Temporary Senior Video Editor, Podcasts

NPR • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

NPR is seeking a creative and highly organized Senior Video Editor to guide the visual evolution of It’s Been a Minute and Code Switch. This role is for a storyteller who understands the nuance of cultural conversations and knows how to translate deep, audio-first reporting into compelling video for YouTube, Spotify, and social platforms. You will act as the lead for both long-form and short-form video production, supporting showrunners and hosts while collaborating closely with the broader NPR Visuals team.
As a member of the Editorial division, this role is subject to the NPR Ethics Handbook and requires a high degree of journalistic integrity and non-partisan judgment.
This is your chance to shape the visual identity of two of NPR’s most influential podcasts. You won't just be editing video; you'll be deciding how NPR’s most vital cultural journalism moves across the digital landscape, reaching audiences where they live—from Spotify to TikTok.

Requirements

• Professional Video Production: 5+ years of experience in a major newsroom, studio, or creative agency environment, with a proven portfolio in culture-focused journalism.
• Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop) and fluency in Riverside, Descript, and Canva.
• Platform Expertise: Deep understanding of video distribution strategies for Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, including copyright and fair-use best practices.
• Visual Storytelling: Demonstrated ability in cinematography, lighting, and photography, with the skill to execute motion graphics as needed.
• Collaborative Communication: Proven ability to communicate clear project goals and work effectively with diverse teams under stringent deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees