Social Media Video Producer/Editor, Remote (Independent News / Digital Media)

About the role

The outlet has built a large and growing audience, including 731,000+ YouTube subscribers, with strong followings across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Bluesky, Twitch, and Substack. The newsroom focuses on stories often overlooked by mainstream media, with an emphasis on justice journalism and field reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participating in newsroom discussions about video coverage and editorial direction
• Taking video editing requests from editorial staff, including breaking news, exclusive interviews, and daily news content
• Creating multiple versions of videos for short-form and long-form publication across platforms
• Identifying the right sound bites and powerful moments from on-the-ground reporting and live studio recordings
• Creating graphics, thumbnails, and additional social media content
• Producing non-video posts including photo posts, photo carousels, and curated news-of-the-day content that reflects the brand's voice
• Aiding in social media community management by engaging with viewer comments across platforms
• Working with audience development and social media stakeholders to improve video content across channels
• Cutting from live streams for editing purposes

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of video editing experience with a focus on creating engaging social media news content
• Strong ability to hook social media viewers in the first 3-5 seconds and maintain engagement throughout
• Strong news judgment and instincts for identifying compelling moments in raw footage
• Solid understanding of popular social media platforms, trends, best practices, and analytics
• Familiarity with streaming platforms and live clipping for editing purposes
• Skilled at non-video social content including photo posts and carousels
• Passion for on-the-ground, justice-focused journalism

Pay

$70,000-$75,000/yr

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Full benefits are included.

To Apply

Applicants should include a resume, cover letter, and links to 2-3 previously produced/edited short-form social media videos. Visit Mediabistro for full details and application instructions.