Daily Mail & General Trust T/A DMG media - dmgmedia - Associate Video Editor, Shows (freelance)

Video Editor is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: Daily Mail & General Trust T/A DMG media

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor, Part-time, Contractor

Job Description

The MailOnline is seeking a brilliant hybrid video editor, ideally with an understanding of motion graphics, to help edit new longform shows and produce original series primarily designed for YouTube. This role involves working under the supervision of a showrunner to manage all post-production editing and animation needs, contributing to the production of repeatable, identifiable formats ranging from 8-22 minutes in length. The role is part of a new team tasked with developing a slate of original programming intended to captivate viewers.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce original shows that are primarily designed to thrive on YouTube.
• Edit and enhance videos using industry-standard software and techniques, including editorial-style motion graphics and visual effects.
• Ensure videos are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standards.
• Pitch episode ideas and seek to improve the quality of the show continuously.
• Take an analytical approach to show performance using data to assess which segments are successful.
• Remain up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in video production and motion design.

Requirements

• Portfolio showcasing experience in producing and editing videos for YouTube, particularly long-form content.
• Understanding of motion design principles and experience creating motion graphics and visual effects is preferred.
• A strong curiosity about YouTube as a platform and storytelling.
• Knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• An excellent sense of storytelling and ability to assess pitches.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to give and receive detailed feedback.
• A willingness to learn from failure and adapt ideas as necessary.
• Deep understanding of the principles of good journalism.

Additional Information

If you are passionate about creating videos that inform, engage, and grow audiences, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of your work.

MailOnline operates a 24/7 newsroom, and flexibility will be required to work shifts according to the demands of the news cycle.

About Us

dmg media’s brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers globally, 24/7. The Mail brand reaches one in two Brits every month and is the best-read, most recognized, and most engaged news brand in the country. Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Mail+, Metro, Metro.co.uk, i, and inews.co.uk reach over 10.1 million people daily in the UK. Globally, dmg media’s brands reach 190 million unique browsers every month across its domains and apps. Our newsbrands maintain a strong commitment to uncovering the stories that matter most to our readers, ensuring that we deliver relevant and insightful content. In October, the Mail became the largest news publisher on TikTok with over 7 million followers.

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion, belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are Disability Confident Committed and welcome requests for recruitment documentation in other formats or for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Any such information will be held separately and not considered in the selection process.