# Video Editor, Opinions

Hiring organization: [WaPo](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/wapo)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/42bef295-a356-4829-af86-546c83897b79

Listed on WaPo's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
- Salary: 82600 – 123800 USD per year

## Summary

The Washington Post's Opinions section seeks a video editor to produce podcast videos, social clips, and short-form content for multiple platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. The role suits someone who understands both creator sensibilities and journalistic rigor, with experience in fast-paced digital media environments.

_Our summary, not WaPo's wording._

## Skills named

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sprout Social

## Required

- 2+ years professional video editing experience with social media examples
- Primary editing experience with podcasts, interviews, or social shows
- High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Strong knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics and text animation
- Experience designing thumbnails and social assets in Photoshop or Illustrator
- Ability to manage YouTube Studio metadata and publishing workflows
- Comfortable with basic camera operation and audio capture
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast news cycle

## Nice to have

- Experience at a new-media or digital-first organization
- Familiarity with analytics tools like YouTube Analytics, CrowdTuple, or Sprout
- Exposure to AI tools

Apply on WaPo's site: https://washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/washingtonpostcareers/job/DC-Washington-TWP-Headquarters/Video-Editor--Opinions_JR-90275650-1