Supervising Video Editor Job at The Wall Street ...

OverviewThe Wall Street Journal is seeking an experienced and highly creative Supervising Video Editor to join its video team in New York. WSJ Video blends deep reporting with an array of formats: investigations, short and longform field pieces, fast-paced quick turn news content, video podcasts, social content, and series. We are constantly innovating how we tell stories.The ideal candidate has an extensive background editing across these varied formats, strong news judgment, and a passion for news and documentary storytelling. You will own edits, working with raw material from the field and studio shoots, building compelling stories and narratives. You will weave in b-roll, verite, dialogue and interviews, shape pacing and feel, and expertly weave in music when needed. Expert experience with Adobe Premiere is required.To apply, please submit your resume, a short cover letter, and a link to your portfolio or three pieces you fully edited yourself.You WillManage multiple edits and timelines simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are metCollaborate with producers, reporters, executive producers, and the graphics team to produce videosProvide technical and creative guidance to editors and producer/editors, ensuring projects align with WSJ Video best practicesDesign, implement and maintain optimized and streamlined post-production workflowsMentor and manage at least one full time video editor and freelance editors and other post-production roles as requiredMentor and train producer/editors as needed, for consistency across editingMaintain in-depth knowledge of evolving editing software, file formats and archival practicesManage and review all final deliverables, ensuring they meet creative and technical standards for all platformsBe proactive and solution-oriented to deal with challenges and setbacks, maintaining active lines of communication for each projectBe up to speed on the latest media techniques, technologies and softwareYou HaveAt least 8 years of experience editing videos of all lengths and structuresExtensive professional experience in post-production, preferably with some supervisory experiencePrior experience with every aspect of video production from start to finish, under tight deadlines, working with teams across news, series, and graphics and designTechnical strength in color-grading and audio mix; strong finishing skills incorporating motion graphics and on-line mastering of deliverablesExcellent taste in choosing music to score pieces where requiredStrong mentorship and leadership skills to guide a creative teamAbility to manage complex workflows and a large amount of assetsImpeccable eye for detail and cinematic storytelling with a clear sense of pacing in an editDeep understanding and interest in The Journal’s core coverage areasSome prior documentary and series experienceClear communication skills with exceptional written and collaboration abilitiesExceptional organizational and time-management skillsThe Journal’s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, rooted in fact and adhering to high ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, maintaining objectivity in our reporting.Reasonable accommodationDow Jones is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance, email with "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and describe the type of assistance you need.Req ID: 49232 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-15