Video Editor

Monitoring the Situation (MTS) is hiring a Video Editor to help shape and refine content for MTS Live.

Video Editor.

Monitoring the Situation (MTS) is hiring a Video Editor to create compelling, well-structured video content for MTS Live, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, narrative development, and long-form editing.

This role is for a skilled video editor who understands how to turn raw footage into engaging, cohesive stories. The ideal candidate has experience editing narrative-driven pieces, long-form videos, interviews, or other content where pacing, structure, and storytelling are essential. You'll help shape the narrative, identify the strongest moments, and ensure each piece maintains audience engagement from beginning to end.

MTS operates in an extremely fast-paced production environment, so this person must be comfortable working quickly, managing shifting priorities, and delivering high-quality edits under tight deadlines. MTS Live aims to be a calm place of reason, and the ideal candidate will bring thoughtful, objective editorial judgment to complex and potentially divisive subjects.

Responsibilities

Edit narrative-driven and long-form video content for MTS Live, focusing on storytelling, pacing, structure, and audience engagement.

Transform raw footage into polished, cohesive videos with clear narrative arcs.

Identify compelling moments, develop storylines, and make editorial decisions that strengthen the overall narrative.

Edit interviews, discussions, and other video content while maintaining clarity, continuity, and flow.

Collaborate with the MTS team to shape content from initial footage through final delivery.

Work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Apply strong editorial judgment when editing political, cultural, and potentially controversial topics.

Maintain consistency in editing quality, storytelling, and overall content presentation.

Qualifications

Professional video editing experience, ideally with narrative-driven or long-form content.

Strong understanding of storytelling, narrative structure, pacing, and visual continuity.

Experience editing long-form videos, documentaries, interviews, or other story-focused content preferred.

Ability to turn extensive raw footage into compelling, well-organized finished pieces.

Experience with narrative development or screenwriting preferred, but not required.

Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.

Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver polished edits under tight deadlines.

Sound editorial judgment and the ability to approach political and cultural subjects objectively.

Comfortable working with content representing a wide range of viewpoints and perspectives.

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