Video Editor

Howard University • Washington, DC

28d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

As part of Howard University’s newly-launched Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS), The Emancipator is an award-winning nonprofit digital magazine that reimagines the nation’s first abolitionist newspapers for a new day. Our mission, like those who came before us, is to leverage the power of journalism to turn public opinion against racist policies and ideas. We expose the history, harms, and pervasiveness of racial inequity and injustice in all aspects of life, and explore solutions for its abolition. From health disparities, the wealth gap, climate inequality and police violence to racism experienced by those throughout the world, The Emancipator confronts the biggest racial justice issues of our time. JOB PURPOSE: As a key member of The Emancipator’s editorial team, the Video Editor is responsible for taking lead on the news organization’s daily and in-depth multimedia news coverage ensuring we “stay in the conversation” with mission-focused video and audio content that is sharp, timely, relevant, fast, deftly researched, vetted, and well crafted. The Video Editor is a multimedia producer who can nimbly report, script, shoot, edit, and produce timely video and audio content for our social media channels, newsletter, and website. This person has the vision and skill to take the lead on short and longer-form video and audio content. The Video Editor reports directly to the Managing Editor. This position is funded by a one-year grant, with the possibility of renewal.

Requirements

• Based in the Washington D.C. metro area.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Minimum 5 years of multimedia newsroom experience
• Demonstrated reporting on race and justice editorial content
• Demonstrated ability to participate on teams of varied sizes–including those that include freelancers/contributors
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in directly producing multimedia content including, but not limited to federal politics and policy coverage, breaking and timely news, in-depth and investigative work, and cultural reporting.
• Demonstrated experience producing journalism within newsroom settings
• Knowledge of digital publishing protocols and analytics
• Experience with CMS and digital editing software
• Strong attention to detail and organization accuracy with recordkeeping
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving expertise
• Demonstrated initiative to work self-directed yet with a collaborative style
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with The Emancipator team on editorial matters
• Ensure the confidentiality and preservation of sensitive information
• Adhere to newsroom operational structure and editorial workflows
• Attend newsroom meetings and events as well as those conducted by HIAS more broadly where required and as needed
• Utilize editorial support services such as webpage hosting, photos, videos, Slack, and social media
• Serve as a collegial, professional, and efficient newsroom presence
• Support the strategic editorial coverage plan and execution
• Adhere to the publishing calendar and cadence
• Pitch timely, relevant, mission-aligned content
• Lead researching, reporting, scripting, booking, shooting, editing, and producing timely daily social video and audio content
• Lead researching, reporting, scripting, booking, shooting, editing, and producing short and longer-form multimedia content
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Managing Editor on identifying freelance multimedia journalists as needed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with editorial team members on producing daily, short and longer-form multimedia content, and live event coverage
• Track and inform leadership of multimedia performance metrics and incorporate the findings to further audience impact, growth, and reach.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to group projects.
• Support correspondents and freelancers by offering feedback on best multimedia journalism practices
• Help maintain a collegial and professional newsroom environment
• Coordinate with other departments or external partners when necessary and directed
• Communicate collegially, clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Collaborate with the Editor-In-Chief and Managing Editor on the pursuit of and attendance at professional development opportunities such as conferences, lectures, and speaking engagements
• Collaborate with the Editor-In-Chief and Managing Editor, and where applicable, Howard University public relations office, on media engagement

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees