Video Editor, Opinions

The Washington Post
107d$64,300 - $96,500

About The Position

The Washington Post Opinions section is seeking a video producer to edit a daily YouTube-first show. The producer will edit and upload daily episodes, write platform-native display copy and cut vertical clips for social distribution. The daily show will be filmed in-studio, recorded (not live-streamed) but premiered live, then clipped for horizontal YouTube uploads and vertical social distribution. It will be designed for the internet: fast, dynamic and audience-aware. We’re looking for a skilled editor who can work quickly and cleanly — someone who can balance creator instincts with news judgment, working closely with seasoned journalists. We’re interested in applicants who don’t just understand news topics, but also have a pulse on the social media conversations around them and the broader zeitgeist. The ideal candidate should be a content strategist who thinks in feeds, clips and communities, and is obsessed with internet culture and audience dynamics. They should be tapped into online discourse, trends and memes to keep the show culturally relevant. They will be well-versed in the current news-podcast ecosystem across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X and Patreon, and have experience in social posting, engagement and platform strategy. They should also understand the value of clips in fueling discovery, community and monetization.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience, particularly working in news podcasts or social shows.
  • Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects or Final Cut.
  • Proficiency with Photoshop/Illustrator for thumbnail design.
  • Experience managing YouTube Studio uploads and metadata.
  • Strong grasp of TikTok/IG Reels editing trends and captioning.
  • Familiarity with analytics dashboards (YouTube, CrowdTangle, Sprout, etc.).
  • Prior experience running branded social accounts or creator channels.

Responsibilities

  • Edit and upload full daily episodes to YouTube.
  • Cut horizontal YouTube clips designed for reach and engagement.
  • Edit both rapid response and evergreen vertical content for TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts.
  • Write smart, platform-native captions and headlines.
  • Collaborate with social media editors to promote daily clips on brand accounts, with an eye toward building community.
  • Work with talent for sharing and cross-distribution.

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
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