Video Editor & Writer​/Producer

About the Role

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WAY seeks a highly skilled, fast-paced Video Editor & Writer / Producer to join our production team. In this dual-purpose role, you will be the driving force behind the graphic and video elements for a daily live-streamed show, while also serving as a key editorial decision maker.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-speed live broadcast environment, possesses a deep understanding of the political landscape, and has a natural instinct for what makes a strong video clip. You will not only cut the video, you will write the headlines, package the content for our audience, and ensure our live streams meet strict broadcast-quality standards.

• Live Show Prep & Execution: Prepare graphic and video elements for a daily live-streamed show, ensuring seamless integration into the broadcast.
• Rapid Video Editing: Quickly turn around short video clips on demand, reacting in real-time to live events and requests.
• Quality Control: Actively monitor live streams to ensure excellent technical performance and broadcast-level quality.
• Asset Management: Efficiently manage, organize, and transfer files using systems like Google Drive, Frame.io and Dropbox.

• Content Curation: Watch live broadcasts with a sharp editorial eye to identify, pull, and edit the strongest, most compelling clips for social media platforms.
• Copywriting & Packaging: Write engaging, high-performing video titles and social copy to accompany your selected clips.
• Audience Engagement: Put yourself in the audience's shoes to select and package content you know will perform well on our channels, based on the overarching editorial voice.
• Collaboration: Work closely with, and take direction from, Executive Producers to align on editorial strategy and daily production needs.

• Experience: 5+ years of strong editing experience in news, politics, podcasting, live production or a similarly fast-paced environment.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, OBS and common AI tools.
• Editorial Judgment: A proven track record of making (or informing) high-level editorial decisions and a deep understanding of the political news cycle.
• Speed & Efficiency: Ability to work at the intense pace of a live broadcast and production environment without sacrificing quality.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with heavy reliance on instant messaging platforms like Slack.
• Portfolio: Demonstrated proof that your editing and production work meets broadcast-level standards.
• Social: Hands-on experience managing You Tube channels and a deep, intuitive understanding of the broader online video landscape and algorithmic trends.

• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  This role is hybrid, requiring some days in our Manhattan office and allowing for remote work on other days.
• Flexibility: While standard hours apply, this role requires occasional availability outside of normal working hours, including late nights, weekends, and special projects dictated by the news cycle.
• You must have pre-existing authorization to live and work in the USA.

• Base Salary: $90,000
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.