Hip Hop News Video Editor - Temp

This is a Full Time Job

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A little bit about HipHopDX:

For over 21 years, HipHopDX has been at the forefront of Hip Hop culture, reaching over 3.2 million readers and 5 million followers per month. As one of the longest-standing Hip Hop digital publications, DX not only stays current on Hip Hop culture, but continues to influence it, encourage it, and simultaneously reflect on its past. Our insightful, honest editorials, unbiased reviews, premier audio and video sections, and original video content, draws one of the most loyal followings online. As a part of Warner Music Group, HipHopDX is expanding internationally and continues to build upon the reputation it has garnered from decades of work.

About the opportunity with HipHopDX:

The position of Video Editor is tasked with the responsibility of editing HipHopDX's news video products for our Video and Social departments. They are responsible for assembling 2-3 daily videos using existing templates into a polished product that ensures a story that flows effortlessly from beginning to end. Videos will need to be created in a timely fashion with a quick turn around that reflects the daily news cycle. All projects will be created based on our mission, content strategy, and will be suitable for broadcasting. You will have the opportunity to have your work viewed by millions of people on a weekly basis and truly impact the conversation within the Hip Hop space. Each day, our news editors are responsible for visually curating Hip Hop news into a digestible and entertaining format. We are looking for someone to help elevate our news videos to the next level through creative editing.

We value hard work, integrity, and agility, and we love to reward individuals who show initiative and work well within our team. Come join our team at HipHopDX and impact Hip Hop culture!

Here you'll get to:
• Produce, and edit compelling video content for HipHopDX's digital platforms.
• Produce daily videos for our HipHopDX News and weekly long-form original content.
• Edit multiple creative assignments from post-production through distribution.
• Evaluate efficiency of video products, suggesting and implementing improvements.
• Manage assigned project workflow and deadlines.
• Edit branded content with multiple deliverables for sponsors.
• Utilize extensive, historic HipHopDX archives and video library to tell stories.
• Utilize demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing, and design.
• Working with graphic templates and insert into videos seamlessly.
• Designing video thumbnails using Adobe photoshop.
• Create the best video content possible in the time and budget given.
• Directly interface with partners, agencies, and internal stakeholders on projects.
• Create unique content for specific platforms (YouTube, Tik Tok, Twitter etc.)
• Participate in creative content ideation.
• Work collaboratively with video managers, script writers, motion graphics editors, interviewers and other video editors.
• Check in with the supervisor every morning to review projects for the day.

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