Video Editor, A Touch More & Bird's Eye View

The Vox Media Podcast Network is looking for a Video Editor to lead the visual identity and post-production for “A Touch More” and “Bird’s Eye View,” two flagship women’s sports and lifestyle podcasts. You will own the video editing workflow for full-length episodes and collaborate on creating compelling short-form content optimized for social platforms.

The ideal candidate is a meticulous and fast technical editor who understands how podcasts move through the modern media ecosystem. You should have a strong sense of visual style and a portfolio that showcases conceptually bold work.

• Execute Two Weekly Series: Lead the end-to-end editing and visual post-production for one to two full-length podcast episodes per week, distributed on YouTube and other video platforms, and support the creation of social media clips.
• Develop Visual Identity: Translate the personality and pacing of our hosts into a distinct and elevated podcast aesthetic.
• Enhance Engagement: Design and integrate dynamic motion graphics, lower thirds, captions, and visual cues that enhance the narrative and tone.
• Technical Polish: Ensure consistent branding through the expert use of color, typography, and layout.
• Creative Problem Solving: Address mixed-location interviews (e.g., Zoom + studio footage, live event footage) with creativity, ensuring cohesion and polish regardless of source quality.
• Multi-Cam Management: Implement split-screen layouts and on-screen text to keep long-form conversations visually engaging and viewer-friendly.
• Collaborative Iteration: Work closely with hosts, producers, and showrunners to iterate quickly and deliver high-quality content on a strict weekly schedule.

• Production Experience: Proven experience in video podcast production for a media brand, agency, or individual creator.
• Technical Fluency: Mastery of Adobe Premiere and a strong working knowledge motion design, graphic design, and audio editing programs
• Editorial Instinct: A keen eye for identifying the natural "flow" of a recording and a well-honed sense of pacing to keep viewers engaged throughout a full episode.
• Strong Portfolio: A body of work that showcases your ability to shape voice, tone, and rhythm through editing.
• Visual Storytelling: Comfort with multi-camera editing and techniques like overlays, animated inserts, and typography to emphasize clarity or humor.
• Efficiency and Flexibility: The ability to maintain high brand standards while working against the tight deadlines of a twice-weekly show with variable recording schedules.

Platform Passion: Deep knowledge of the social media landscape and excitement about evolving podcasts into dynamic, multiplatform products.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

This job is located in New York. 

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.  This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East

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