Full-Time Daily News Editor/Producer

Video Editor is needed in United States.

We are seeking a motion graphics and video editor to take charge of the visual execution of our daily news YouTube Shorts and support post-production for our weekly longform reporting at R2 Reports. You will need to use your visual storytelling expertise, motion design skills, and news editing experience to deliver clear and credible visuals that present complex topics like economic issues, military events, and geopolitical changes. Our editorial team has reached over 20 million views in six months, and you will have direct responsibility for the appearance and impact of our reporting on short-form digital platforms. You will be expected to complete daily editing tasks under time-sensitive news deadlines, develop visual frameworks for complex stories, refine weekly longform videos, and collaborate closely with other editors and reporters. We are looking for candidates with proven experience in motion graphics—preferably for news, documentaries, or explainers—a solid foundation in video editing, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to maintain high standards at a fast pace.

Budget range:
Up to $10,000 monthly

About the client
R2 Reports is a rapidly growing news media company built on YouTube, producing daily short-form news updates and weekly long-form reporting. Our coverage focuses on conflict, power, and money, with an emphasis on clarity, sourcing, and real-world consequences. Our mission is to restore old-school journalistic standards to a digital-first format—field-driven reporting, disciplined neutrality, and storytelling that prioritizes facts over narratives.