PT Video Editor

Job Description
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, Fashion and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

We are seeking an

on-call part-time Video Editor

(various shifts, as needed) to help create compelling, shareable videos. Someone who believes news doesn’t have to be boring and who appreciates the odd and unconventional stories as well as important ones.

This is an opportunity to work with an iconic media brand as it experiences exponential digital growth! The New York Post and Page Six videos have received more than a billion views in the past year.

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 appreciates serious and quirky stories. Let’s talk!

Responsibilities

Edit videos for digital platforms using a mix of original footage, stock footage and social media content

Work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment

Be knowledgeable across a variety of topic areas from national news, trends and tabloid fare

Write short compelling headlines, video descriptions, short‑form scripts and conduct quick research on various topics

Note: This role may be required to come on‑site to our Midtown, NYC location.

Qualifications

3‑5 years of experience editing short‑form video for digital outlets

Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere

Ability to color correct and mix audio

Experience with multicam editing, and working both with and without producers

Ability to select and use music to match the tone and style of the story

Excited about new types of multimedia storytelling and a track record of creating digital video in a fast‑paced newsroom on weekly deadlines

Aware of current events across a broad range of topics

Knowledgeable and skilled to pitch across a variety of topic areas from national news, trends and tabloid fare

Must be organized, work well in a fast‑paced environment and be a team‑player

Experience working in a fast‑paced newsroom on daily deadlines

Motion graphics and simple animation experience a plus

Knowledge about post‑production workflow a plus

Please note that this is a temporary engagement facilitated through a third‑party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

Salary: $25‑$40 per hour based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets.

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