Responsibilities

• Edit high-volume, short-form vertical videos covering breaking news, entertainment, celebrity, lifestyle, and trending topics.
• Produce engaging content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, Snapchat, and other emerging platforms.
• Create polished motion graphics, animations, text treatments, and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.
• Turn around high-quality videos quickly while maintaining editorial accuracy and production standards.
• React rapidly to breaking news and emerging trends, producing content under tight deadlines.
• Develop creative storytelling approaches that capture audience attention and drive engagement across platforms.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, reporters, and social teams to identify opportunities for original video formats and recurring franchises.
• Edit branded and sponsored video content while maintaining high editorial and creative standards.
• Ensure all content reflects DailyMail.com's editorial voice, style, and audience expectations.
• Incorporate performance insights and social media trends into future content strategies.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience at a digital publisher, news organization, entertainment company, or social-first media brand.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
• Strong understanding of short-form social video best practices, including pacing, hooks, captions, graphics, and audience retention.
• Experience creating content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and other social platforms.
• Excellent news judgment with the ability to work accurately on fast-moving stories.
• Strong visual storytelling skills with an eye for composition, pacing, typography, and motion design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills and openness to feedback.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Passion for digital journalism, entertainment, social media, and emerging content trends.

Benefits

• Attractive benefits package, including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k)
• Generous PTO allowance, 401(k) + match, life insurance and wellness programs.