Video Editor/Producer

theSkimm, a part of Everyday Health Consumer, is hiring a New York‑based video editor/producer to join our multimedia team. The role reports into the Director of Video and Audio and collaborates closely with editorial, social, and partnerships across all of theSkimm’s brand properties. This is a hybrid role based in New York City and may include live‑event coverage, with occasional evenings and weekends for award shows, premieres, sporting events, and breaking cultural or political moments. Key Responsibilities Edit and produce a high volume of social‑first video content daily, with speed and precision, balancing editorial value with the ability to hook viewers. Watch raw footage from interview shoots, podcast recordings, live events, and junkets to rapidly identify clippable moments and cut them to win on social. Edit longer videos for YouTube and owned‑and‑operated channels. Support video production efforts, including interview ideation, pre‑production planning, and assistance with in‑office and on‑location shoots. Create timely video posts by riffing on existing news footage, aligning with high‑attention cultural moments as they happen. Assist the multimedia team in conceptualizing and executing repeatable franchises and recurring series. Cover major live cultural and news events in real time (e.g., award shows, sports championships, political moments, notable finales) with smart, fast, and shareable video content. Collaborate cross‑functionally with editorial and partnerships teams to align messaging and extend the reach of video content across all theSkimm properties. Create static graphics to package and promote video content. Job Qualifications 2–4 years of experience editing video content at a fast pace for a media brand, publisher, prominent figure, or consumer‑facing company. Demonstrated ability to edit quickly without sacrificing quality – turn raw footage into a polished, postable video on a tight timeline. Deep understanding of social platforms, trends, and best practices, with the ability to evolve strategy as platforms shift. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, and/or Figma is a plus. Strong editorial instincts – know what makes a moment clippable and how to frame it for maximum impact. Fluency across pop culture, entertainment, politics, sports, and health/wellness – familiar enough to identify moments that resonate with theSkimm’s audience. Equal creative energy for marketing content as for organic storytelling. A collaborative, low‑ego working style – excited to be part of a team and to make everyone’s work shine. EEO & Benefits Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging, enabling us to attract and retain the best talent regardless of background or circumstances. Salary: $80,000 to $90,000, based on experience, scope, and company performance. Pay is determined within the established compensation range. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with company match; Flexible Spending Accounts; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid holidays; flexible time off; volunteer time off; generous family and parental leave; and access to wellness programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr