Position Overview:
MeidasTouch Network is seeking a talented and creative Video Editor and Producer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a skilled video editor with a sharp eye for detail, a strong understanding of digital news content, and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. The Editor/Producer will edit videos for YouTube, monitor daily political/legal news, and source relevant clips and stories for MeidasTouch and its affiliated channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit high-quality, fast-paced videos using Adobe Premiere Pro (both short-form digital news reports and longer-form podcast episodes)
- Pull and organize clips, stories, and soundbites for videos on breaking news
- Upload and manage video and audio content across platforms, which could include YouTube, Megaphone, Instagram, TikTok, and more
- Collaborate with producers and hosts to create outlines for daily video output
- Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and a high standard of quality in all content
- Stay current on political news and culture, ensuring all content aligns with the MeidasTouch brand voice
- Ensure factual accuracy, editorial clarity, and strong narrative flow
- Deliver projects under tight deadlines in a fully remote environment
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop
- Experience uploading and managing content across digital and podcast platforms
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Strong editorial judgment and familiarity with the progressive U.S. political landscape
- Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, breaking news environment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Preferably on the East Coast
Compensation: Based on experience.
If you're passionate about news, politics, and digital media, and you're ready to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.