Video Editor - Sun News Video
4 positions available
Company Overview:
An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, The Sun is now focusing on an exciting, video-focussed strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of The Sun’s journalism.
This is your chance to join a talented team at a pivotal moment, contributing to fast paced, agenda setting video output that drives traffic and revenue, as we redefine how a historic brand tells stories in the fast-paced digital world.
Role Overview:
As a Video Editor, you will be a key player in crafting compelling video content for our news, sport, showbiz, TV and Fabulous content strands that drives views and engagement across digital platforms. You will work closely with journalists, producers, and the social team to quickly create videos optimised for maximum traffic, with a focus on page views and YouTube plays. Your role will be central to our daily video output, editing both breaking news and longer-format stories to captivate and inform our growing digital audience.
This is an opportunity for a passionate editor who understands the fast-paced nature of a modern publishing newsroom and can bring creative flair to content that resonates in the digital age.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Video Editing & Production: Edit daily video content for our news, sport, showbiz, TV and Fabulous content strands in a quick and efficient manner. This will vary from short clips to longer-form stories, ensuring high editorial quality and fast turnaround.
2. Platform-Specific Optimization: Tailor content for multiple platforms, particularly YouTube, our website, and social media channels, optimising for views, shares, and overall audience engagement.
3. Breaking News: Work efficiently with Senior News Video Editors to produce high-quality, engaging video content for breaking news stories, ensuring rapid turnaround without sacrificing editorial integrity.
4. Collaboration: Work closely with journalists, video producers, and social media teams to understand the editorial direction and ensure video content supports wider newsroom goals.
5. SEO & YouTube Best Practices: Implement SEO strategies and metadata management for videos to ensure maximum discoverability and ranking on YouTube and search engines.
6. Audience Engagement: Stay on top of what drives audience interest online and incorporate that knowledge into video edits, optimising content for clicks, views, and engagement.
7. Graphics & Visual Enhancements: Enhance videos with necessary graphics, lower thirds, captions, and animations to increase visual appeal and engagement.
8. Data-Driven Decisions: Use data and analytics to inform editing choices, continually refining content to improve performance across platforms.
Ideal Candidate:
1. Experienced Video Editor: You have hands-on experience editing in a large, fast-paced newsroom or digital media environment. You understand how to balance speed with quality to meet tight deadlines and maximise breaking news potential.
2. Digital Native: You’re immersed in the digital landscape, with a strong understanding of YouTube, social media platforms, and how audiences engage with video content online.
3. Editorially Minded: You have a solid understanding of journalistic practices and can create video content that is both engaging and adheres to editorial standards.
4. Platform-Savvy: You know how to edit for different platforms, particularly YouTube, and understand how to optimize content for each one to increase traffic and engagement.
5. Creative Storyteller: You have a passion for storytelling and can bring creativity to every project, whether it’s a breaking news clip or a deep dive into a sports feature.
6. Fast & Agile: You’re capable of working quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced newsroom, juggling multiple tasks without compromising on quality. You will be required to work a rolling shift pattern of days and evenings across seven days.
7. Results-Driven: You understand the importance of data in today’s digital landscape and use performance metrics to shape your approach to video content.
Why Join Us:
1. Transformational Opportunity: Be part of a legacy brand’s digital evolution, helping to shape its future with innovative, impactful video content.
2. Creative Freedom: Get the opportunity to experiment with new formats and editing techniques while working on a diverse range of news and sports stories.
3. Fast-Paced & Exciting: Work in a dynamic newsroom environment where no two days are the same, editing everything from breaking news to feature-length stories.
4. Collaborative Team: Join a talented and driven team of producers, editors, and journalists who are all passionate about creating top-tier digital content.
5. Career Growth: With the expansion of our video strategy, there’s room for personal growth and advancement within a forward-thinking, innovative media company.
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