US Video Producer, Nights

Video Producer, Nights

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-2am

Salary: $65-75k

Daily Mail is seeking a sharp, creative, and adaptable Video Journalist/Producer to join our fast-paced newsroom. In this role, you will produce visually compelling video content and write short video-led stories across breaking news, showbiz, politics, lifestyle, and international coverage.

You’ll be responsible for pitching and producing engaging stories using original and sourced footage, editing content for multiple platforms, and identifying opportunities to drive traffic and engagement through smart editorial packaging and headline writing. This role requires strong video production and editorial instincts, as well as the ability to operate in a dynamic 24/7 news cycle.

Responsibilities 

• Source, verify, and clear high-impact video content in line with editorial standards
• Pitch, script, and produce video-led stories with speed and accuracy
• Film original content both in-studio and on-location when needed
• Edit long-form and short-form video packages for DailyMail.com 
• Write concise, SEO-optimized headlines and short accompanying articles 
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and producers across the newsroom to maximize readership reach and consistency
• Use analytics tools to evaluate video performance and inform decisions accordingly
• Uphold copyright, legal, and ethical standards across all video output

About You

• 3+ years of experience editing digital/social video, preferably in a newsroom or production company setting
• Demonstrated ability to find and develop video-first news stories independently
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, what makes a good digital and social-first video
• Excellent news judgment and a clear sense of Daily Mail’s voice and audience
• Comfortable juggling quick-turnaround edits alongside longer-range projects
• Strong writer with an eye for clarity, engagement, and SEO
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to switch priorities at short notice
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate with global teams
• Ability to use audience and performance data to guide creative decisions

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of After Effects is a plus
• Experience with vertical video formats and platform-specific editing techniques
• Strong newswriting ability, particularly for video headlines and brief supporting text
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems and remote collaboration tools (e.g. Slack, CMS)
• Comfortable interpreting analytics dashboards to guide creative decisions