HHiring Reality
← NPR

Senior Video Editor, Wild Card

NPR
Location
New York, New York, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Newsroom - NWROOM
Salary
$127,500 - $140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years video production experience, preferably with a major network or newsroom, studio or creative agency
  • Mastery of Riverside, Descript, Premiere, and other programs related to video, photo and design, including Canva
  • Experience producing video interviews
  • Demonstrated commitment to increasing audience diversity
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Strong editing skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with social media engagement is a plus
  • Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
What the job really is

As a Senior Video Editor for the Wild Card show at NPR, you will be responsible for producing, editing, and publishing both long- and short-form video content. Your role involves collaborating with producers and editors, managing production schedules, directing video tapings, and innovating new content formats to enhance audience engagement across platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

Benefits
  • Salary Range: $127,500 - $140,000
  • Access to health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Financial well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings
Things to weigh
  • This is a union-represented role covered under a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA
  • The role requires a hybrid work schedule, needing in-office presence at least 3 days a week in specified locations
  • The job description states that other duties may be assigned, indicating potential variability in responsibilities
Job score3.8/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

Applying to NPR?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.