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$90,000 – $115,000
Listed on ProPublica’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
ProPublica seeks a video editor and motion designer to produce YouTube-format adaptations of investigative journalism, working within a newly launched team to establish visual identity and sustainable workflows for the platform. This role requires both technical postproduction expertise and editorial judgment to bring accountability reporting to YouTube audiences.
Our summary, not ProPublica’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Animation
- Color Grading
- Figma
- Google Workspace
- Motion Graphics
- Sound Design
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What they ask for
Required
- Four or more years of professional video editing and motion design experience in a newsroom, media organization or production studio
- Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Portfolio demonstrating YouTube-specific editing (hosted, vlog-style, explainer formats)
- Ability to build tension in hooks, control pacing and navigate tonal shifts
- Comfortable collaborating with reporters, editors and freelancers across the newsroom
- Ability to work in NYC office two days per week
- U.S. work eligibility
Nice to have
- Experience launching a new YouTube team or project initiative
- On-site production experience with professional camera equipment, lighting and audio
- Digital asset management and video archival workflow experience
- Proficiency in Figma and Google Workspace