Video Editor, Opinions Job at The Washington Post in Washington

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The Washington Post offers an opportunity to contribute to the Opinions section as a video producer who edits a daily YouTube-first show. The producer will edit and upload daily episodes, write platform-native display copy, and cut vertical clips for social distribution. The daily show will be filmed in-studio, recorded (not live-streamed) but premiered live, then clipped for horizontal YouTube uploads and vertical social distribution. It will be designed for the internet : fast, dynamic and audience-aware. We’re looking for a skilled editor who can work quickly and cleanly — someone who can balance creator instincts with news judgment, working closely with seasoned journalists.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

The Washington Post Opinions section is seeking a video producer to edit a daily YouTube-first show. The producer will edit and upload daily episodes, write platform-native display copy and cut vertical clips for social distribution.

We’re looking for a strong editor who can work quickly and balance creator instincts with news judgment, collaborating with seasoned journalists. Applicants should understand online discourse, trends and memes to keep the show culturally relevant and be versed in the current news-podcast ecosystem across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X and Patreon, with experience in social posting, engagement and platform strategy. They should understand the value of clips in fueling discovery, community and monetization.

What Motivates You

You are excited to work at the nexus of journalism and digital media.

You thrive in small, high-output teams.

You are comfortable in fast-moving environments and on deadline.

You have an eye for attention-grabbing clips, visuals and framing.

You want to build engaged online communities around our talent and perspectives.

How You’ll Support The Mission

Edit and upload full daily episodes to YouTube.

Cut horizontal YouTube clips designed for reach and engagement.

Edit rapid response and evergreen vertical content for TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts.

Write smart, platform-native captions and headlines.

Collaborate with social media editors to promote daily clips on brand accounts, with an eye toward building community.

Work with talent for sharing and cross-distribution.

The Skills And Experience You Bring

3+ years of experience, particularly working in news podcasts or social shows.

Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects or Final Cut.

Proficiency with Photoshop / Illustrator for thumbnail design.

Experience managing YouTube Studio uploads and metadata.

Strong grasp of TikTok / IG Reels editing trends and captioning.

Familiarity with analytics dashboards (YouTube, CrowdTangle, Sprout, etc.).

Prior experience running branded social accounts or creator channels.

How to Apply

A résumé

A cover letter that includes links to shows or videos you have worked on and a description of your specific contributions.

An original social video on any contemporary news topic, with a hook, a story and a call to action.

A second video explaining how you view today’s news social landscape, addressing which YouTube shows and independent creators are approaching the landscape effectively, which ones aren’t, and what news media companies can learn from them.

Compensation And Benefits

The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey :

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status. The salary range for this position is $64,300 - $96,500 annually. The actual salary will depend on skills and experience. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries : Newspaper Publishing

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