Full-Time Video Editor for Content Marketing Agency

TWT Unleashed is the social and documentary arm of The Washington Times. We produce serious, non?hysterical, conservative?leaning news content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X – plus high?end documentaries and live shows.

We’re growing fast and need reliable, fast, and skilled video editors who can keep up with news cycles and deadlines.

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What You’ll Do
Edit short?form vertical videos (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, FB Reels) of recent news.
- Add captions, titles, sound design, basic motion, and B?roll that keep viewers watching.
- Turn long?form interviews / commentary into multiple high?retention clips.
- Follow brand voice and conservative tone (serious, clear, non?hysterical).
- Hit tight deadlines and communicate clearly with producers and project managers.
- Take feedback, apply it fast, and improve with each round.

Schedule & Communication (Non?Negotiable)
- This role is 6 days per week, aligned to U.S. news cycles.
- You must be available for:
- A fixed daily working window with overlap to U.S. daytime

During working hours, we expect:
- Response within 15–30 minutes on Slack/WhatsApp
- Proactive updates: “Draft uploaded,” “Need clarification on X,” “ETA 2 hours,” etc.
- If you want strict Monday–Friday, 9–5, this is not the role.

Requirements
- Proven experience editing short?form content for social (TikTok, Reels, Shorts, etc.).
- Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and hooks for news / commentary / documentary style.
- Proficiency in at least one pro tool: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut.

Comfortable working with:
- Talking?head commentary
- Live show clips
- News / current events content
- Strong written and spoken English for clear communication.
- Reliable computer and stable high?speed internet (uploading large files regularly).

What Success Looks Like
You consistently:
- Deliver edits on or before deadlines.
- Require minimal revision rounds (1–2 max).
- Communicate early if there’s any risk of delay.
- Produce clips that hold attention and fit our tone.