Video Editor – Contract, National at COURIER

Job Description

COURIER is a pro-democracy news network dedicated to building a more informed, engaged, and representative America. We reach audiences where they are online with factual, values-driven news and analysis. Our eleven local newsrooms and national brand provide Americans with news centered on the people and policies that affect their lives. Our reporting is primarily produced for social media platforms and online channels where our audiences spend their time, with an emphasis on video, graphics, and skimmable newsletters to inform and engage our audience in the ways they consume information today.

COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.

Topline:

COURIER seeks a Video Editor (Contract) to join its national division to support production on its podcast and video products.

Responsibilities include:

Create compelling social-first video content from COURIER’s longer-form video series and podcasts
Edit and publish long-form video products for YouTube
Closely monitor national political news for video or audio sound bites, download and rapidly edit breaking news videos for social media publication, primarily on TikTok and Instagram
Produce and edit footage from principals’ media appearances, speaking engagements, and other events
Work with internal and external talent to produce original video content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
Create platform-specific social media copy to accompany all videos

The ideal candidate will have some of the following:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Digital Media, Film, Audio, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
Experience creating high-performing video content for organizations or brands
Strong understanding of social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), algorithms, and best practices is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative ideas
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Descript
Willingness to work irregular hours during select breaking news moments or key political events (i.e. conferences, presidential debates, press events, election nights, speaking engagements)
Strong background in political content creation or progressive journalism