MS NOW is looking for a video podcast editor to join our team. This role will work across the unit to support multiple projects and ensure high technical standards by editing tape across a variety of video platforms (from longform horizonal podcasts to “Reels-style” vertical videos), audio mixing, and filming.

This role starts early in the production process: helping to set up the tech for remote and in-person interviews, troubleshoot connection and technical problems, and positioning talent and guests to ensure the highest quality recording. This person will also ingest audio and video files, plus prepare edit sessions for the team of producers. In the final stages of the process, it is this person’s responsibility to ensure podcasts are beautifully cut and delivered to spec.

The video podcast editor should be extremely detail-oriented, while also knowing how to work fast. It’s essential to have a mastery of advanced video and engineering techniques and be comfortable troubleshooting when something goes wrong. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable collaborating with our audio engineer on pieces, as the majority of MS NOW’s podcasts live on both audio-first and video-first platforms.

An interest in news and politics is vital to the success of this role, as is knowledge of journalistic best practices. The video engineer will report to the Senior Production Manager and collaborate daily with producers and other team members.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Make final cut of video podcasts from transcript/producer’s rough cut
• Color correct and optimize footage for digital and broadcast platforms
• Use Pro Tools and/or Audition to de-noise audio for video cuts, and as the first step in preparing the audio mix for engineers
• Establish best setup for in-person and remote recordings, plus ensure high quality capture
• Along with audio engineer(s), make updated equipment suggestions to Production Manager
• In collaboration with EP & Production Manager, work with graphics department to develop GFX packages for each video podcast
• Create and order graphics for individual video episodes
• Upload videos to MPX/YouTube distribution platforms
• Work with Production Manager to make sure all producers & APs have necessary equipment and technical resources
• Work with Production Manager to maintain & organize cloud storage folders
• Work with Production Manager to maintain log of equipment
• Cut and edit podcast video clips for social media
• Cut and mix host-read ads
• Support production on bonus content (such as DTC) when needed
• Subject to change as role is expected to evolve over time, as needed