Video Editor, Opinions

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The Washington Post Opinions section is seeking versatile video editors to edit podcast videos, interviews and social clips. As part of the Opinions multimedia team, they will take on a variety of tasks, including editing video podcasts; working with journalists and collaborators on original social video; and producing short‑form clips for a soon‑to‑be‑launched daily show.

We’re looking for a skilled editor who can work quickly and cleanly — someone who can balance creator instincts with news judgment, working closely with seasoned journalists. They should be comfortable working independently and be able to manage multiple edits and deadlines simultaneously in a fast‑moving news cycle.

The ideal candidate should have experience creating content designed for the internet, ideally at a new‑media or digital‑first organization. They will have strong editorial instincts — especially around news, context and rapid‑response editing — and a deep understanding of You Tube, Shorts, Tik Tok and Reels for pacing, hooks, captions and formatting. They will be well‑versed in the current news‑podcast ecosystem across You Tube, Instagram, Tik Tok, X and Patreon, and should understand the value of clips in fueling discovery, community and monetization.

• You want to help serious journalism win attention in social feeds. You can think like a creator but edit like a journalist.
• You understand the importance of packaging and pacing matter on video.
• You see podcasts and long‑form interviews as raw material for daily audience growth.
• You thrive in small, high‑output teams.
• You are comfortable in fast‑moving environments and on deadline.

• Edit long‑form podcasts, interviews, social shows and high‑performing clips for You Tube, You Tube Shorts, Tik Tok, Instagram Reels, X and other social platforms.
• Own clip‑farming workflows: identifying moments, shaping hooks, tightening pacing and packaging content for maximum reach.
• Design and execute motion elements — titles, lower thirds, light animations and visual emphasis — primarily in After Effects.
• Help translate dense or complex journalism into clear, creator‑style video that performs on social while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Write platform‑native headlines and captions that increase click‑through, retention and sharing.
• Collaborate with producers, hosts, and social editors to align clips with daily news priorities and audience strategy.
• Edit both rapid‑response news clips and evergreen content with long‑tail potential.
• Manage You Tube Studio uploads, metadata, thumbnails, and publishing workflows.
• Track performance and iterate based on audience behavior and analytics.
• Maintain an organized archive of source footage, clips, templates, and motion assets.
• Occasionally support basic filming needs (in‑studio or on‑site): holding camera, framing shots, capturing clean audio, and handling simple lighting setups.

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience, with strong social examples. Preferably experience working at a new‑media or digital‑first media organization (not traditional broadcast).
• Primary editing experience in You Tube and social video — podcasts, interviews, social shows or creator‑led formats. High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics, text animation and visual polish.
• Experience designing thumbnails and social assets using Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
• Comfort managing You…