DC Video Producer
Daily Mail US, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
DailyMail.com is seeking a sharp, creative, and highly adaptable Video Producer to join our Washington DC bureau.
This role is focused on filming, producing and editing high-impact video content around politics for our site and social platforms. You will work closely with our DC correspondents, filming interviews, reporter analysis, and covering hearings and political events. You must be efficient at delivering clean, engaging edits at speed for a global audience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Film Daily Mail correspondents and contributors for on-camera reports, interviews and analysis
Cover press briefings, political events, and breaking political news
Produce high-quality video packages from field shoots and in-office setups
Clip and edit key moments from press conferences, hearings, and live feeds
Edit fast-turnaround video for DailyMail.com, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube
Collaborate with reporters and editors to identify strong visual angles on breaking stories
Ensure footage is properly logged, archived, and delivered quickly to the newsroom
Uphold strict editorial ethics, legal, and copyright standards across all video output
ABOUT YOU
4+ years of experience shooting and editing video in a fast-paced newsroom
A confident camera operator comfortable filming interviews, pieces to camera and live events
Strong editing instincts with the ability to deliver clean, compelling edits quickly
Experienced covering breaking news or political reporting
Ability to deliver work in a fast-moving newsroom and adapting quickly to changing priorities
Strong collaborator who works well with reporters and editors in the field
Highly organized and able to manage multiple shoots and edits under tight deadlines
SKILLS NEEDED
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
Desirable: Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects for simple motion graphics and visual enhancements
Experience shooting with professional video cameras and audio equipment
Strong understanding of lighting interviews and stand-ups in both studio and field environments
Experience editing vertical and platform-specific video formats
Ability to clip and rapidly package video from live feeds and press events
Understanding of newsroom workflows, CMS systems, and digital publishing tools
Familiarity with social video formats and audience engagement strategies
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Producing fast, high-quality video that enhances DailyMail.com and its social pages political coverage
Consistently delivering clean, engaging edits from press briefings and breaking news events
Supporting correspondents with strong visual storytelling that elevates on-camera reporting
Helping expand the reach and engagement of DailyMail.com video across site and social platforms
Maintaining speed, accuracy and editorial standards in a fast-paced political news environment
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This role is focused on filming, producing and editing high-impact video content around politics for our site and social platforms. You will work closely with our DC correspondents, filming interviews, reporter analysis, and covering hearings and political events. You must be efficient at delivering clean, engaging edits at speed for a global audience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Film Daily Mail correspondents and contributors for on-camera reports, interviews and analysis
Cover press briefings, political events, and breaking political news
Produce high-quality video packages from field shoots and in-office setups
Clip and edit key moments from press conferences, hearings, and live feeds
Edit fast-turnaround video for DailyMail.com, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube
Collaborate with reporters and editors to identify strong visual angles on breaking stories
Ensure footage is properly logged, archived, and delivered quickly to the newsroom
Uphold strict editorial ethics, legal, and copyright standards across all video output
ABOUT YOU
4+ years of experience shooting and editing video in a fast-paced newsroom
A confident camera operator comfortable filming interviews, pieces to camera and live events
Strong editing instincts with the ability to deliver clean, compelling edits quickly
Experienced covering breaking news or political reporting
Ability to deliver work in a fast-moving newsroom and adapting quickly to changing priorities
Strong collaborator who works well with reporters and editors in the field
Highly organized and able to manage multiple shoots and edits under tight deadlines
SKILLS NEEDED
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
Desirable: Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects for simple motion graphics and visual enhancements
Experience shooting with professional video cameras and audio equipment
Strong understanding of lighting interviews and stand-ups in both studio and field environments
Experience editing vertical and platform-specific video formats
Ability to clip and rapidly package video from live feeds and press events
Understanding of newsroom workflows, CMS systems, and digital publishing tools
Familiarity with social video formats and audience engagement strategies
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Producing fast, high-quality video that enhances DailyMail.com and its social pages political coverage
Consistently delivering clean, engaging edits from press briefings and breaking news events
Supporting correspondents with strong visual storytelling that elevates on-camera reporting
Helping expand the reach and engagement of DailyMail.com video across site and social platforms
Maintaining speed, accuracy and editorial standards in a fast-paced political news environment
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