Video Podcast Editor, MS NOW

Versant • New York, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for a video podcast editor to join their team. This role will support multiple projects across the unit, ensuring high technical standards by editing tape across various video platforms (longform horizontal podcasts to "Reels-style" vertical videos), audio mixing, and filming. The role begins early in the production process, assisting with tech setup for remote and in-person interviews, troubleshooting technical issues, and positioning talent for optimal recording quality. Responsibilities include ingesting audio and video files, preparing edit sessions, and ensuring final podcasts are edited to specification for delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works efficiently, possesses mastery of advanced video and engineering techniques, and is comfortable troubleshooting. Collaboration with the audio engineer is important, as many podcasts are platformed for both audio-first and video-first audiences. An interest in news and politics, along with knowledge of journalistic best practices, is vital. The video engineer will report to the Senior Production Manager and collaborate daily with producers and other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of video & audio production experience
• Strong grasp of video and audio fundamentals, with a deep technical understanding of codecs, containers, and frame rate
• High-level technical expertise in Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro), DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, and Descript
• Experience collaborating on video sessions with a team
• Strong camera operation knowledge (DSLR, mirrorless, iPhone/prosumer)
• Color correction fundamentals
• Experience in Pro Tools and/or Audition
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under deadline
• Follows current video and podcasting trends
• Must be willing to work varied and sometimes unpredictable shifts as news and production needs change.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
• Self-motivated to continually grow their skillset
• Livestream/video switching knowledge (TriCaster, VMix)
• Fast learner
• Able to take accountability
• Enjoys solving problems, and does so pro-actively
• Works well within a large organization
• Comfortable working on shared projects

Responsibilities

• Make final cut of video podcasts from transcript/producer’s rough cut
• Color correct and optimize footage for digital and broadcast platforms
• Use Pro Tools and/or Audition to de-noise audio for video cuts, and as the first step in preparing the audio mix for engineers
• Establish best setup for in-person and remote recordings, plus ensure high quality capture
• Along with audio engineer(s), make updated equipment suggestions to Production Manager
• In collaboration with EP & Production Manager, work with graphics department to develop GFX packages for each video podcast
• Create and order graphics for individual video episodes
• Upload videos to MPX/YouTube distribution platforms
• Work with Production Manager to make sure all producers & APs have necessary equipment and technical resources
• Work with Production Manager to maintain & organize cloud storage folders
• Work with Production Manager to maintain log of equipment
• Cut and edit podcast video clips for social media
• Cut and mix host-read ads
• Support production on bonus content (such as DTC) when needed
• Subject to change as role is expected to evolve over time, as needed

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree