Video Editor - Deseret News
About The Position
The Video Editor will use video production and motion graphics skills to create informative videos for Deseret News audiences. The role calls for balancing artistic storytelling with broad audience appeal, with success measured by output, quality, reach, and engagement—especially whether audiences consume, like, and share the videos. The editor will collaborate on video products connected to news reporting as well as independent projects, and may create original motion graphics to strengthen storytelling. A portfolio link is required for consideration. The role is part of an energetic, collaborative team focused on developing processes that work for its members and contributing as digital innovators. Deseret News Publishing Company emphasizes cultural beliefs centered on understanding audiences, building trust, collaboration, aligning work with results, taking ownership, and having broad influence. Deseret News is Utah’s oldest newspaper, with a primarily digital focus and national and global readership.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, film, or a related field of study, and/or relevant experience.
- At least five years of strong motion graphics and video production experience.
- Ability to work closely with a team to deliver projects on time and under budget.
- An attentive interest in camera technology, shot composition, sound and lighting techniques, and storytelling devices.
- Ability to create work that is interesting, fresh, current, and timeless, with awareness of design and creative marketing trends.
- A portfolio link must be included with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Personal interest in newspapers and news weeklies, including paying for one or more print or digital news subscriptions.
- Evidence that videos produced have amassed millions of online views.
- Awareness of current and emerging trends in design, graphics, and marketing art styles.
- Video production experience with cameras, lighting, or sound.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on video products related to news reporting and on projects independent of news reporting.
- Create original motion graphics that enhance the storytelling in videos when requested.
- Produce informative videos that engage audiences and encourage them to consume, like, and share the work.
- Work closely with a team to deliver projects on time and under budget.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
