Social Video Editor

The Washington Post

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Post is seeking a creative and versatile social video editor to help drive visual storytelling across our social platforms. We’re looking for an editor who understands how journalism travels on social media — and how to shape it for audiences who expect immediacy, personality and clarity. 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 ideal candidate is fluent in shooting and editing vertical video, deeply familiar with platform best practices and energized by the challenge of translating rigorous reporting into compelling short-form storytelling. This editor will be part of a team focused on producing high-impact video for both The Post’s owned-and-operated platforms and social ecosystems, helping grow reach, engagement and brand loyalty. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in a professional newsroom.
• At least three years of video editing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere and comfort managing the full social publishing pipeline.
• Demonstrated speed and precision in video editing for deadline-driven environments.
• Experience publishing to major social platforms and a deep understanding of vertical video best practices.
• Strong news judgment, attention to detail and commitment to fact-checking and accuracy.
• Ability to write clear, compelling scripts and social copy quickly.
• Experience in audience engagement and working across multiple social platforms.
• A demonstrated ability to use analytics to inform editorial and production decisions.
• Experience producing video in the field, including operating camera equipment, lighting and audio setups.
• A track record of creative and distinctive work on social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit vertical video optimized for social viewing, ensuring strong hooks, pacing and clarity.
• Partner with Post journalists to create personality-driven, social-first videos tailored for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat and other platforms, grounded in Post standards and social media policies.
• Collaborate with editors, producers and designers across the newsroom to refine the look, voice and tone of social video.
• Evaluate engagement metrics regularly, track performance and adapt production strategies to maximize audience growth and interaction.
• Coach journalists on best practices for creating effective social-first video, including scripting, framing and delivery.
• Write accurate scripts, headlines, captions and metadata that enhance discoverability and engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs

What This Job Offers

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