Video Journalist

Role: Video Journalist

Location: Hybrid, New York City

Job type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000- $75,000/year

The Daily Mail reaches more than one billion people globally every month and is renowned for agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations. Our distinctive editorial mix spans news, showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.

With more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond, and a social media following of more than 150 million, Daily Mail is one of the world's most influential digital news organizations. Our platforms generate more than six billion video views each month across Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube, Snapchat, and other channels.

As a Video Journalist, you will own stories end-to-end, from pitching original ideas and planning shoots through to filming, editing, and publishing polished video across  and social platforms including Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube, and Facebook.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is as comfortable behind the camera as they are in the edit bay, with strong news judgment and a sharp understanding of what makes video work both on and off platform.

• Initiate and develop original story ideas, translating them into engaging visual narratives.
• Plan and produce shoots in the field or studio, operating camera, audio, lighting, and other production equipment independently.
• Direct talent, contributors, and interview subjects where required.
• Edit short-, mid-, and long-form video packages with strong storytelling, pacing, and visual cohesion.
• Create content that lives natively across social media and the web, tailoring format, pacing, and tone to each platform's audience.
• Incorporate motion graphics and basic visual effects to enhance storytelling where relevant.
• Collaborate closely with reporters and editors to refine stories and ensure editorial accuracy.
• Write concise, engaging, and SEO-optimized video headlines and accompanying copy.
• Use audience analytics and performance data to evaluate video performance and inform future story decisions.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and adapt quickly to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news cycle.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing quick-turnaround news content with longer-range video productions.
• Uphold copyright, legal, and ethical standards across all video output.
• Work collaboratively with editorial, video, social, and other teams across the U.S. and global Daily Mail business.

We are looking for an experienced Video Journalist who combines strong news judgment and visual storytelling skills with hands‑on production expertise and a clear understanding of digital and social video.

• 2+ years of experience shooting and editing digital and social video, preferably within a newsroom, digital media company, or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to pitch, plan, shoot, and independently produce video-first stories from concept through publication.
• Hands‑on experience with cameras, lighting, gimbals, microphones, and other production equipment, both in‑studio and in the field.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling and what makes compelling digital and social-first video.
• Excellent news judgment and a clear understanding of the Daily Mail voice, audience, and editorial approach.
• Proven ability to edit short-, mid-, and long‑form content for digital and social platforms.
• Experience producing vertical video and tailoring content to the requirements and audiences of individual platforms.
• Strong writing skills, particularly for video headlines, social copy, and SEO‑optimized supporting text.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of Adobe After Effects is a…