Temporary Senior Video Editor, Podcasts

Job Description

Temporary Senior Video Editor, Podcasts
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Location: Washington, DC or New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days On-site)
Duration: 3-Month
Union Status: SAG-AFTRA (Temporary)
Compensation: $61.30/hour
Application Deadline: Friday, April 17 at 5pm ET
The Role
NPR is seeking a creative and highly organized Senior Video Editor to guide the visual evolution of It's Been a Minute and Code Switch. This role is for a storyteller who understands the nuance of cultural conversations and knows how to translate deep, audio-first reporting into compelling video for YouTube, Spotify, and social platforms. You will act as the lead for both long-form and short-form video production, supporting showrunners and hosts while collaborating closely with the broader NPR Visuals team.
As a member of the Editorial division, this role is subject to the NPR Ethics Handbook and requires a high degree of journalistic integrity and non-partisan judgment.
This is your chance to shape the visual identity of two of NPR's most influential podcasts. You won't just be editing video; you'll be deciding how NPR's most vital cultural journalism moves across the digital landscape, reaching audiences where they live-from Spotify to TikTok.

Required Skills & Experience
• Professional Video Production: 5+ years of experience in a major newsroom, studio, or creative agency environment, with a proven portfolio in culture-focused journalism.
• Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop) and fluency in Riverside, Descript, and Canva.
• Platform Expertise: Deep understanding of video distribution strategies for Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, including copyright and fair-use best practices.
• Visual Storytelling: Demonstrated ability in cinematography, lighting, and photography, with the skill to execute motion graphics as needed.
• Collaborative Communication: Proven ability to communicate clear project goals and work effectively with diverse teams under stringent deadlines.
Work Location
This is a Hybrid position. The employee is required to be on-site at the New York City bureau at least 3 days per week. Candidates must reside within the New York City metropolitan areas.

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
How to Apply
Please include an updated copy of your resume and a link to your portfolio.
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