Jr. Video Editor, Social

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 221 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post video team is seeking a Junior Video Editor, Social (M-F) to help us make existing series and compelling, shareable videos on a variety of topics from politics to weather to business to features – subjects that are our mainstay. We are seeking a smart, enthusiastic news-lover with a passion about current events of all kinds.

Note: This position would include a one month probation period. After successful completion of the probation period, the employee would transition from full-time temp to full-time with benefits.

OUR SPOT: The New York Post is the nation’s oldest newspaper with the youngest, most ambitious video department. We want to make our mark in digital video and create memorable work and new watching habits among our audience. The legacy of the great headlines conveys the attributes of our videos: bold, irreverent, judgmental, confident and clever. We want to make videos that surprise viewers. We seek someone who believes news doesn’t have to be boring to be news and who appreciates serious and quirky stories. Let’s talk!

This is an opportunity to work with an iconic media brand as it experiences exponential digital growth. New York Post and Page Six videos have received more than a billion views in the past few years. Like us, you believe news doesn’t have to be boring and you appreciate the odd and unconventional stories as well as important ones.

Responsibilities:

Adapt horizontal news and popular videos into shareable vertical aspect ratios, formats and best platform practices on a variety of topics (i.e., politics, weather, celebrity news, business, features)
Optimize original site content for social platforms
Be knowledgeable about what is available in our video library, as well as through wire services and social media throughout the day, so you can help pitch video-led stories
Create short-form vertical videos for platforms such as YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook and more
Be a key liaison to the social media team and accountable for all requests, whether by delegating or performing task. Monitor emails sent to the video team and respond accordingly
Be able to quickly write punchy copy to accompany video on various platforms.
Maintain calendar of social deliverables
Track usage of social deliverables
Track performance of social deliverables
Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest social media technologies and best practices (i.e. new tools, algorithm changes, platform enhancements)
Help post production manager track usage of footage licenses.
Reaching out to clear video from original sources that you will find on various social media platforms

The ideal candidate will have/be:

1-2 years experience editing short form videos for digital outlets
Experience working autonomously in a fast-paced newsroom environment on weekly deadlines
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere
Excellent research skills, including on all social media platforms
A great eye for stories that are about to trend, and is able to think creatively about the best video approaches for these stories
Ability to work very quickly under pressure and juggle dozens of stories throughout the day
Organized, resourceful, and a team player

Note: Candidates must be willing to work holidays, nights and big tentpole events when needed.

Please include a resume and link to your editing reel in your application.

NY Post adheres to a hybrid work model.

Salary Range: $31,200 – $125,000