Job Description

About Us: Straight Arrow News is dedicated to delivering clear, concise, and impactful news content across various platforms. We are expanding our digital footprint and are seeking a talented Video Editor to join our team, particularly to work with our economics podcast team.

Position Overview: We are looking for a dynamic Video Editor with a strong understanding of digital content creation to produce video content, primarily for an economics podcast. This role requires someone who is not only technically skilled but also has a creative, producer-focused mindset. The ideal candidate can transform podcast episodes into highly engaging, shareable content across YouTube, social media, and other digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit high-quality, full-length video podcast episodes that complement audio episodes.
• Work closely with podcast producer and host to generate ideas for video content that support the podcast’s goals and audience growth.
• Identify key moments from each episode and create attention-grabbing short-form vertical clips to share on social media.
• Stay up to date on video editing trends for social media and YouTube.
• Ensure content is optimized for viewer engagement, including selecting the best thumbnails for short- and long-form videos.
• Work with graphics department to create dynamic visuals that best illustrate the story.
• Learn and understand the subject matter. Take initiative by searching and acquiring video/images/sound for use in videos.
• Maintain a consistent visual style that aligns with our brand.
• Edit news packages and interviews.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Video Editor, preferably with a focus on digital content and social media.
• Proficient in editing video in Adobe Premiere timelines with multiple video/audio/graphics layers.
• Strong organizational skills with regard to project and media management.
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate Windows and Mac interfaces.
• Understanding of visual composition and framing.
• Ability to identify strong, purposeful, accurate, intentional, and fair images.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in precision for all aspects of the job.
• Self-starter and proactive in problem-solving.
• Understanding of motion graphics over video.
• News background preferred, via school or previous employment.
• Eagerness to work in a fast-paced newsroom environment while staying calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of economics or experience with economics-related content is a plus.

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