Video Editor, PageSix.com (Virtual Reali-Tea)

New York Post • New York City, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Page Six is seeking an in-office Video Editor to create compelling, shareable videos about reality TV, its shows, personalities, and characters. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of celebrity gossip, feuds, scandals, and hookups, and live and breathe the reality TV lifestyle, fashion, and social media. This fast-paced role requires a passion for all things celebrity, a strong editorial sense, and the ability to multitask and stay organized while working in an extremely fast-paced environment to help producers hit production targets.

Requirements

• Proven experience editing high volume, digital first video content in a fast paced newsroom, entertainment, or media environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro.
• Experience with After Effects and Photoshop strongly preferred.
• Experience editing with a combination of original footage, stock footage, archival assets, and social media content.
• Ability to create engaging horizontal and vertical videos optimized for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, and other digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of platform specific video formats, audience behaviors, and emerging digital video trends.
• Deep knowledge of celebrity news, reality television, pop culture, entertainment, and social media, with the ability to identify timely content opportunities.
• Ability to edit quickly and efficiently while maintaining exceptional editorial judgment, creativity, and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Experience with multicamera editing, color correction, audio mixing, and pacing content for maximum audience engagement.
• Motion graphics, basic animation, and experience using Adobe Motion Graphics templates are a plus.
• Strong instinct for selecting music and sound design that enhances storytelling and complements the tone of each video.
• Ability to generate, pitch, and develop fresh video concepts daily while contributing meaningfully to editorial brainstorming sessions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate closely with Executive Producers, Producers, Studio Technical Directors, social teams, and cross functional newsroom partners.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing competing deadlines, planning for contingencies, and adapting quickly in a rapidly changing news environment.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self motivated, with the ability to work independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team.
• Positive, solutions oriented attitude with a passion for creative storytelling and a belief that news can be engaging, entertaining, and shareable.
• Ability to make sound editorial decisions and maintain accuracy while working under pressure.
• Flexibility to work a nontraditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and major news or entertainment events as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with After Effects and Photoshop
• Motion graphics, basic animation, and experience using Adobe Motion Graphics templates

Responsibilities

• Edit high quality, engaging short form videos focused on celebrity news, reality television, entertainment, and pop culture for digital and social media platforms.
• Transform original footage, stock footage, archival assets, and social media content into compelling, shareable video content.
• Collaborate closely with producers and the Studio Technical Director to execute a high volume of daily video productions while consistently meeting tight deadlines.
• Maintain exceptional speed and accuracy in video editing without compromising creativity or editorial quality.
• Create visually dynamic content using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Adobe Motion Graphics templates.
• Generate and pitch fresh video concepts daily that align with trending celebrity news, reality TV, and audience interests.
• Participate in editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions to develop innovative multimedia storytelling ideas.
• Monitor celebrity news, entertainment, reality television, fashion, social media, and digital trends to identify timely content opportunities.
• Ensure all content aligns with Page Six's editorial voice, brand standards, and quality expectations.
• Stay current on emerging digital video formats, platform best practices, and audience engagement trends to continuously improve content performance.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously while remaining highly organized in a fast paced newsroom environment.
• Collaborate with cross functional editorial and production teams to deliver timely, accurate, and engaging video content.
• Contribute to production goals by supporting the efficient execution of daily publishing schedules across digital platforms.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment when selecting footage, pacing stories, and crafting narratives that resonate with digital audiences.
• Help evolve existing video franchises while identifying opportunities to develop new recurring series and formats.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

What This Job Offers

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