Video Journalist

dmg::media • New York, NY

4d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile, self-driven Video Journalist to conceive, shoot, and edit original video content for Daily Mail's U.S. audience and global platforms. As a Video Journalist, you will own stories end-to-end, from pitching original ideas and planning shoots through to filming, editing, and publishing polished video across DailyMail.com and social platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. This is a hands-on role for someone who is as comfortable behind the camera as they are in the edit bay, with strong news judgment and a sharp understanding of what makes video work both on and off platform.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience shooting and editing digital and social video, preferably within a newsroom, digital media company, or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to pitch, plan, shoot, and independently produce video-first stories from concept through publication.
• Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, gimbals, microphones, and other production equipment, both in-studio and in the field.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling and what makes compelling digital and social-first video.
• Excellent news judgment and a clear understanding of the Daily Mail voice, audience, and editorial approach.
• Proven ability to edit short-, mid-, and long-form content for digital and social platforms.
• Experience producing vertical video and tailoring content to the requirements and audiences of individual platforms.
• Strong writing skills, particularly for video headlines, social copy, and SEO-optimized supporting text.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of Adobe After Effects is a plus.
• Comfortable interpreting analytics dashboards and using audience and performance data to inform creative decisions.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to switch priorities at short notice in a fast-paced news environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with reporters, editors, producers, and global teams.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high editorial and production standard.
• Ability to work on-site in New York four days per week.

Nice To Haves

• working knowledge of Adobe After Effects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop original story ideas, translating them into engaging visual narratives.
• Plan and produce shoots in the field or studio, operating camera, audio, lighting, and other production equipment independently.
• Direct talent, contributors, and interview subjects where required.
• Edit short-, mid-, and long-form video packages with strong storytelling, pacing, and visual cohesion.
• Create content that lives natively across social media and the web, tailoring format, pacing, and tone to each platform's audience.
• Incorporate motion graphics and basic visual effects to enhance storytelling where relevant.
• Collaborate closely with reporters and editors to refine stories and ensure editorial accuracy.
• Write concise, engaging, and SEO-optimized video headlines and accompanying copy.
• Use audience analytics and performance data to evaluate video performance and inform future story decisions.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and adapt quickly to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news cycle.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing quick-turnaround news content with longer-range video productions.
• Uphold copyright, legal, and ethical standards across all video output.
• Work collaboratively with editorial, video, social, and other teams across the U.S. and global Daily Mail business.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• Dental and optical coverage.
• 401(k).
• Generous paid time off.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global media organization.

What This Job Offers

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