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SEMAFOR · 2 days ago

Contract Video Editor

New York, NY

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$6,200/mo - $7,000/mo

Semafor is a global news platform aiming to provide transparency in journalism. They are seeking an experienced Contract Video Editor to support their video podcast portfolio by editing episodes and producing social video cutdowns to enhance their journalism's reach.

InternetMedia and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

Edit weekly episodes across Semafor’s video podcast portfolio (video and audio)

Produce 1–3 social video cutdowns per day, optimized for platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok

Collaborate closely with the producer on format, pacing, tone, and structure of each show

Apply an editorial lens to interview-based content, identifying compelling moments, narratives, and soundbites

Edit primarily from Riverside virtual video podcast recordings, with occasional multicam edits

Ensure consistency in visual style, pacing, and quality across multiple shows

Deliver edits on tight deadlines while maintaining high production standards

Qualification

Video editingSocial video productionEditing tools proficiencyEditorial judgmentRemote recording platformsMulticam editingFast-paced collaborationStorytelling instincts

Required

Proven experience editing video podcasts and long-form interview content

Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts

Significant experience creating social-first video, including short-form cutdowns

Fluency with professional editing tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Audition, or similar)

Comfort working in fast-paced, collaborative editorial environments

Experience working from remote recording platforms (Riverside experience a must)

Ability to manage multiple outputs and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred

Experience with multicam edits

Background in news, media, or editorial video environments

Familiarity with audience growth and engagement best practices for social video

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Company

SEMAFOR

Semafor is a news and media company that offers widely covered news content across the globe.

Founded in 2022

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.semafor.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$107.6M

2026-01-07Series Unknown· $63.6M

2023-05-24Seed· $19M

2022-06-22Pre Seed· $25M

Leadership Team

Ben Smith

Editor In Chief

Justin B. Smith

Founder

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