JOB POSTING: Politics Video Editor

The Washington Post is seeking a digital-savvy politics video editor.
The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience with video editing and is eager to tell political stories in smart, creative ways. The editor will be able to find relevant video clips, compile sound bites and create content that will play well on social platforms and pair well with our political news coverage. The politics editor will assist with and often lead our coverage of video edits and breaking news production. The editor will understand politics and its key players and find creative ways to cover news of the day. The position will require evening and weekend work.
Washington Post video editors have at least three years’ experience in a high-pressure newsroom environment, strong news judgment, familiarity with search and SEO best practices, strong writing skills and experience writing news stories, a record of excellence in new media, social media and emerging platforms and the ability to use Adobe Premiere, FinalCut ProX, Photoshop and social video tools.
Washington Post video editors take ownership of the beats they cover, telling well-crafted, sourced, concise and balanced stories under deadline despite obstacles.
Washington Post video editors are proficient in managing social media efforts and online community development, participate in daily news and enterprise meetings, monitor analytics and perform other duties as assigned. Must be available to work all shifts.
If interested, please send cover letter, resume and links to recent work to Natalie Jennings (natalie.jennings@washpost.com), Phoebe Connelly (phoebe.connelly@washpost.com) or Tracy Grant (tracy.grant@washpost.com) by April 22.

8 April 2016
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