Video Editor

Daily Wire • Washington, DC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Daily Wire is looking for a Video Editor to join their team in Washington, D.C. The Video Editors will work on a variety of content including daily podcasts, long-form interviews, YouTube videos, and shows like Ben Shapiro's Debunked and documentaries from Jordan Peterson, along with other DailyWire+ content. This role involves taking raw video footage and using editing skills, creative intuition, and adherence to company editing standards to fulfill the creative vision of the Director of Post-Production and other leaders in the Production department. This position is crucial to the creation of original Daily Wire video content.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience, including social media, assembly, and editorial work.
• Working knowledge of video production and post-production workflows.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of digital media formats, codecs, image types, resolutions, and frame rates.
• Strong visual sensibility with an excellent understanding of pacing and storytelling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to receive, interpret, and implement feedback from management.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and the ability to learn new tools and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, dependability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with After Effects, motion graphics, audio mixing, and color correction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit Daily Wire daily podcasts, shows, Host Original content, and other long- and short-form promotional videos.
• Transform raw footage into compelling, polished content through creative editing and effective storytelling.
• Create precise assembly edits, string-outs, and final finishing edits across various digital-video formats.
• Collaborate with the Director of Post-Production to review projects and implement creative feedback.
• Develop and maintain project templates to support consistent and efficient workflows.
• Convert, transcode, and compress media to meet post-production and delivery requirements.
• Organize and archive footage, project files, and final deliverables while completing required daily project logs.
• Deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget while communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.

What This Job Offers

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