Video Editor, Opinions
Core
Edit podcast videos, interviews, and social clips for The Washington Post's Opinions section, translating complex journalism into engaging short-form content for social platforms.
Role type
Senior Video Editor (Social & Podcasts)
Builds
Daily social video clips, podcast edits, and motion graphics for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X.
Domain
Digital News & Social Media
Required skills
Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, YouTube Studio management, social media analytics, rapid-response editing, basic camera operation
Preferred skills
Experience at new-media/digital-first organizations, AI tools familiarity
Technologies
Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator), YouTube Studio, CrowdTangle, Sprout
Responsibilities
Edit long-form podcasts and interviews into short-form clips; design motion graphics and titles; write platform-native headlines and captions; manage YouTube uploads and metadata; track performance analytics; occasionally assist with basic filming and lighting.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC