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About the role

The Information is seeking a versatile Video Editor with graphic design skills to help create clips, graphics, and more for a daily tech news show. This is a remote or in office contract role with working hours from 1–9 PM ET, aligned with our show schedule and post-production needs. You'll take the lead on editing the show into compelling social clips. You’ll play a hands-on role in shaping the show’s visual identity, creating graphics, and defining the show’s visual language. Working closely with the Design Director and marketing team, you’ll be a key partner in building our show’s design and social media impact.

What you'll do

• Turn shows into sharp, bite-sized content with social-native graphics and b-roll optimized for social media and YouTube.
• Collaborate with the Design Director on developing new motion graphic elements for the show.
• Edit down the full length show into individual interview segments.
• Design image thumbnails based on templates for each show and edited down interviews that grab the attention of our audience.
• Occasional requests to create promotional elements such as guest promos.
• Weekly social media “wrap” videos showing highlights from the week.
• Occasional requests for segment intros/bumpers motion graphics.

Qualifications

Please note, only applicants who provide a portfolio or reel with their resume will be considered.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience video and audio editing with a strong focus on engaging, social-first content creation.
• Strong skills within video and graphic editing programs, such as After Effects, Premiere, Capcut, Inshot, Final Cut, Figma, and Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of the tech industry and business news cycle.
• Knowledge of what style of content gets views on YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok.
• An understanding of editorial copyright rules for video content is a plus.
• Calm under pressure and quick on deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills; a solution-oriented attitude; enthusiasm to show initiative and take charge; extraordinary creativity.

Why Join Us?

At The Information, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of passionate professionals, shaping the future of tech and business journalism. We’re committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovative ideas thrive. If you’re excited about the chance to make an impact with your marketing expertise and help grow a brand that’s setting the standard for quality journalism, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary Range: $35-$50 USD Hourly 

The salary range posted is based on the company's good faith belief at the time of the posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range based on factors such as location, work experience, and skill level.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to diversity and to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.