Associate Video Editor, Shows (freelance)

Associate Video Editor, Shows (freelance)Location: dmg::media Head Office - New York, NY 10003Salary: $200-250 per dayPosition: freelanceThe Daily Mail is seeking a brilliant hybrid video editor, ideally with an understanding of motion graphics, to help edit new longform shows and produce on original series' that are primarily designed for YouTube. This person will work under the supervision of a showrunner to also manage all post-production editing and animation needs.The Daily Mail shows team produces repeatable, identifiable formats that are 8-22 minutes in length. This is a new role on a new team that's tasked with developing a slate of original programming that viewers will fall in love with.Key Responsibilities: Produce original shows that are primarily designed to thrive on YouTubeEdit and enhance videos using industry-standard software and techniques, incorporating editorial-style motion graphics and visual effects (such as animations, text overlays and thumbnails) as requiredEnsure videos are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standardsPitch episode ideas and constantly push to improve the quality of the showTake an analytical approach to show performance, using data to understand which parts of the show are working and which aren'tStay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in video production and motion designRequired Skills and Qualities: Portfolio showcasing experience of producing and editing videos for YouTube, preferably long-formUnderstanding of motion design principles and experience of creating motion graphics and visual effects is preferredA deep curiosity about YouTube as a platform and curiosity for storytellingKnowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro or Final Cut ProA world-class story sense and ability to assess pitchesAn ability to clearly communicate, give, and receive detailed feedbackA lack of fear of failure and a willingness to pivot when an idea doesn't work out as plannedA deep understanding of the principles of good journalismIf you are passionate about creating videos that inform, engage, and grow audiences, and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of your operates a 247 newsroom, and flexibility will be required to work shifts according to the demands of the news cycle.About is the world's largest English-language newspaper website with more than 220 million monthly unique visitors. Our teams across the globe strive to provide our readers with engaging, fast and rolling news, 247, 365 days a year. With more than 600 journalists worldwide, we are seeking individuals who want to join a global media organization with excellent career development opportunities. (MailOnline) is a division of dmg media.

Created: 2025-02-22