Senior Video Editor

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

Dotdash Meredith - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

Dotdash Meredith is seeking a highly creative and dynamic Senior Video Editor to craft shareable and engaging videos for platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other branded and marketing channels. In this role, you will collaborate closely with producers to create snappy and stylized web videos across multiple sites, adapting to various formats ranging from longer form hosted videos for YouTube to quick cuts for TikTok. The ideal candidate will possess an exceptional sense of pacing and graphical aesthetics, along with a sharp eye for best practices across all platforms. As the largest digital publisher in the country, Dotdash Meredith's content spans exciting celebrity videos for brands like InStyle and Byrdie, to food and lifestyle content for AllRecipes and Food & Wine. The Senior Video Editor will be responsible for editing videos that inspire and inform audiences across these diverse brands. You will be a creative team player with a passion for storytelling and a strong understanding of editing techniques that engage viewers and keep them watching until the end. A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality work for YouTube, as well as experience editing for various other platforms, is essential. This position requires three days of onsite work each week, with the option to work remotely for two days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with in-house producers to creatively and efficiently execute a wide range of videos in a fast-paced environment for multiple online brands.
• Seamlessly pivot between GFX packages and edit styles, including celebrity interviews, recipes, product reviews, beauty, home improvement, and doc-style projects.
• Ensure videos are optimized for various platforms, adhering to platform-specific guidelines and best practices for YouTube, social media, and other digital channels.
• Proactively identify creative ways to incorporate text, sound effects, music, and more to enhance video engagement.
• Take ownership over the final exports, bringing technical skill and creativity to every edit and being self-sufficient.
• Maintain brand consistency and quality standards across all video content, ensuring alignment with Dotdash Meredith's brand voice and style.
• Manage feedback from producers and deliver flawless edits and revisions, striving to catch errors before they escalate.
• Execute basic color correction and audio mixes.
• Manage personal production queue, asset delivery, and uploads across content management tools including Google Sheets, Airtable, and the in-house CMS.
• Be a team leader: mentor junior editors, bring new ideas to the table, and proactively suggest new techniques to enhance video quality and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional video editing experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse work, including YouTube videos, editorial, branded, and social media content.
• A keen eye for detail and a creative approach to video editing and storytelling.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly with Premiere, Photoshop, and AfterEffects.
• Up-to-date knowledge of video formats and aesthetics on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience collaborating with producers and project stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and/or create narratives in collaboration with producers, considering the creative objectives and feedback of multiple stakeholders.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Professionalism and a respectful, responsible attitude towards work and client interactions.
• Organized, working within the Media Asset Management system to ensure project organization meets Post Production best practices.
• Self-starter who requires little oversight.