Social Media Video Editor, TODAY Digital

TODAY is looking for a Social Media Video Editor to join its social media team. The ideal candidate should have experience in broadcast and/or digital newsrooms, the ability to quickly edit, color correct and package together compelling social video. This candidate should also have the ability to find and clear must-see UGC video, repackage broadcast into vertical video shorts and work across various NBCU brands to reach new audiences. This candidate should possess curiosity, fact-checking acumen, knowledge of social media trends and overall enthusiasm for short-form storytelling. Monitoring algorithm trends and patterns while pivoting to ever-evolving changes across social platforms (like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, etc.) is a must. As the Social Media Video Editor, you should be adept at time management, work independently as a self starter and know how to work across multiple projects at the same time. You must know how to differentiate and optimize video content for a variety of platforms. The Social Media Video Editor will work across multiple internal teams at times that touch upon: broadcast, podcasts, marketing tentpoles and more. This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA. Responsibilities: Quickly and creatively edit broadcast video to optimize for social platforms Cut vertical video clips from broadcast in real-time Monitor news and trending stories Clear UGC footage internally and/or externally Provide technical and operational support to other editors and producers as needed Manage and archive completed projects Adjust templates accordingly and work on bettering the quality of video as time progresses Manage multiple projects and communication between stakeholders, simultaneously, with tight deadlines