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About this Video Editor (Contractor) role at Dailywire

Dailywire · Onsite · Nashville, TN

** This position would contract from mid-September until end of January **

The Daily Wire is seeking a contract Video Editor to support our team on a select number of video projects. This individual will transform raw footage into polished, engaging content using strong editing skills, creative judgment, and established Daily Wire editing standards.

Working closely with the Director of Post-Production and other Production leaders, the Video Editor Contractor will help bring the creative vision for each assigned project to life. If you are a talented editor who can deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

 
 
 

Responsibilities

  • Edit assigned long- and short-form video projects, including original content, promotional videos, and other project-based programming.
  • Transform raw footage into compelling, polished content through creative editing and effective storytelling.
  • Create precise assembly edits, string-outs, and final finishing edits across various digital video formats.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Post-Production and other project stakeholders to review edits and implement creative feedback.
  • Create and maintain templates for assigned projects to promote consistency and efficient workflows.
  • Convert, transcode, and compress media according to project-specific post-production and delivery requirements.
  • Organize and archive footage, project files, and final deliverables for each assigned project.
  • Deliver high-quality work according to established project timelines, budgets, and specifications while communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.
  • Experience & Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional video editing experience, including social media, assembly, and editorial work.
  • Working knowledge of video production and post-production workflows.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
  • Strong knowledge of digital media formats, codecs, image types, resolutions, and frame rates.
  • Experience with After Effects, motion graphics, audio mixing, and color correction is preferred.
  • Strong visual sensibility with an excellent understanding of pacing and storytelling.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to receive, interpret, and implement feedback from management.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and the ability to learn new tools and processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, dependability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

  • To learn more about Daily Wire, please visit the following Daily Wire Facebook and YouTube page links:
     
    Daily Wire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
     
    Please Note: Daily Wire participates in E-Verify and performs background checks on all new hires. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Thank you!
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