Social Video Editor
Core
Create high-impact vertical video for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.) by shooting, editing, and collaborating with journalists to translate news reporting into engaging short-form storytelling.
Role type
Social Video Editor
Builds
Social-first video content for The Washington Post's owned platforms and social ecosystems
Domain
News media / Social media video production
Required skills
Adobe Premiere, vertical video shooting and editing, social media publishing pipeline management, news judgment, fact-checking, scriptwriting, camera operation, lighting and audio setup, analytics interpretation
Preferred skills
Experience coaching journalists on video creation, audience engagement strategies, creative storytelling for emerging platforms
Technologies
Adobe Premiere, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, X
Responsibilities
Shoot and edit vertical video optimized for social viewing; Partner with journalists to create personality-driven social videos; Collaborate with editors and designers to refine video tone; Evaluate engagement metrics and adapt production strategies; Coach journalists on social video best practices; Write scripts, headlines, captions, and metadata
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC