Video Editor | Contract through 2026

TIME • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

TIME is a 103-year-old global media brand and one of the most trusted names in journalism. TIME's mission is to provide trusted guidance about the ideas and people who shape and improve the world. Today, this promise lives at the center of the brand's award-winning editorial work, fast-growing business divisions, innovative new products, and partner solutions. We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds who are aligned with TIME's core values and energized by the opportunity to build something meaningful at an organization with a century of trust behind it and its most exciting chapter still ahead. This is a temporary, contract position through the end of 2026 with the potential to convert to a fulltime role. We are looking for a Video Editor who can collaborate with a producer or reporter and edit compelling short-form video content optimized for platforms including X and LinkedIn. The ideal candidate has strong editorial instincts and understands platform-native storytelling, with the ability to create business-supporting content that meets TIME’s standards. This person thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and is eager to help shape the future of TIME's video storytelling.

Requirements

• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere and a strong working knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects.
• 2+ years of relevant social-first editing experience.
• News judgment, reporting scripting, story development are key to this role as well as an ability to collaborate.
• Must be able to script, edit, and publish compelling and nuanced video stories with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ability to set up a studio shoot, camera, audio, lighting, seamless, etc.
• Eligible candidates for the role must be within a commutable distance of TIME’s New York City office upon hire and may be expected to be physically present as needed (typically 3 days/week).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of financial and tech spaces is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit compelling editorial and sponsored-editorial video content for digital, social, and owned platforms, ensuring high production quality and brand consistency.
• Assemble and polish footage from studio, remote, and field productions, incorporating voiceover, motion graphics, and archival materials as needed.
• Optimize videos for multiple platforms and formats, ensuring content aligns with TIME's standards and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with editorial, sales, and cross-functional teams to create compelling video content, with a focus on X and LinkedIn, that appeals to audiences and advertisers.
• Contribute creative ideas for video projects, helping develop engaging, social-first storytelling across a variety of topics and formats.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously, incorporating feedback while meeting tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Compensation for this contract role will be provided as a weekly rate through a third-party contractor partner, ranging from $1,150 to $1,500 depending on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed