Social Media Video Editor

The Christian Post • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Christian Post is seeking a talented and creative Social Media Video Editor to join their expanding creative team. This role involves transforming raw footage and existing content into high-impact, platform-specific videos for various social media channels like YouTube, Instagram, X, and TikTok. The Social Media Video Editor will be a key creative voice in how The Christian Post engages audiences visually, making journalism watchable, shareable, and resonant. This is a full-time position requiring editorial instinct, design sensibility, and technical mastery, with an ideal candidate understanding storytelling, social media algorithms, and the mission of reporting truth through a Biblical lens.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience, with a portfolio demonstrating short-form social content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or equivalent industry-standard tools).
• Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook content formats and best practices.
• Ability to design and animate motion graphics, captions, and title cards.
• Excellent visual storytelling instincts — strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and narrative structure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver polished work under deadline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating in a remote/hybrid environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a newsroom, digital media company, or faith-based organization.
• Familiarity with social media analytics and the ability to iterate content based on performance data.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or similar mobile-first editing platforms.
• Basic graphic design skills using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Active knowledge of and personal engagement with Christian media and culture.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into engaging short-form videos tailored for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook, and longer videos for YouTube.
• Optimize video aspect ratios, pacing, and length to match the unique specs and algorithms of each platform.
• Integrate audio, licensed music, and voiceovers to maximize reach and engagement.
• Design and animate dynamic on-screen captions, lower thirds, and motion graphic overlays.
• Ensure every video reflects The Christian Post's editorial standards, voice, and visual identity.
• Transform long-form articles, interviews, and news stories into tight, compelling video narratives.
• Develop reusable motion graphic templates and branded assets that maintain consistency across all channels.
• Stay current on social video trends, formats, and best practices to keep CP content culturally relevant.
• Partner with editors, reporters, and the marketing team to align video output with editorial and campaign calendars.
• Manage and maintain an organized media asset library — raw footage, B-roll, graphics, and audio.
• Meet tight turnaround deadlines in a fast-paced, news-driven environment.
• Contribute creative ideas in editorial and strategy meetings; pitch original video concepts proactively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed