Video Editor

Our ideal candidate is a video editing wizard who is comfortable with fast turnaround and strict deadlines. Knowledge of best video editing practices for YouTube is a must. Experience in long-form true crime storytelling is a plus. Experience in news, journalism or true crime is preferred but not required. The Video Editor will work closely with the Head of Social Media, Senior Director of Social Media, and Head of Digital Content Production.

This role will be instrumental in developing unique and compelling video experiences that feel comprehensive and enjoyable to audiences on YouTube and social media. Law&Crime is a competitive and fast-paced network in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Key Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Producing digital video content for YouTube and Social Media utilizing but not limited to digital content collections, video assets, graphics, etc.
• Transforming video scripts into final productions; both long-form and short-form content.
• Utilizing graphics packages, MOGRTs, Adobe templates, and other Law&Crime branded graphics.
• Uphold and enforce Law&Crime’s national standards and practices, editorial and branding guidelines.
• Uphold and enforce YouTube’s monetization standards and practices, as well as editorial and online safety guidelines.

Requirements For Success

• Fast editing turnaround time; Strict adherence to tight deadlines
• Experience editing video content for social media and YouTube
• Strong editorial judgment, creativity and independence.
• Ability to edit long-form documentary-style projects.
• 2 years of professional work experience in related-fields.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Preferred area of study Communication, Film, Journalism, Production, or related field.
• Familiarity with video & graphic editing software (ex. Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, DaVinci, Avid).
• Experience and an ability to communicate and work collaboratively with internal and external teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and act independently and proactively.
• Ability to edit remotely with a solid internet connection.

Please send resumes and cover letters to jobs@lawnewz.com

Law&Crime is the leading platform for legal and true crime content, offering a wide range of

programming including live trials, legal commentary and analysis, law enforcement-related

footage, and documentary-style crime stories. Its revered network of lawyers, former

prosecutors, and law enforcement officials provide unprecedented access to key sources as

well as unique insight into the nation’s highest profile and newsworthy cases. Created by

award-winning ABC News Chief Legal Correspondent, Dan Abrams, the network reaches a

massive, multi-platform audience across digital, cable, and social, with its YouTube channel

alone boasting well over 5 million subscribers and 3 billion video views. Law&Crime prides

itself on upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity, offering fact-based

storytelling that reflects its profound, unmatched expertise in the legal and criminal justice

World.

Law&Crime joined the Jellysmack portfolio of brands in 2023 and is available on basic cable

packages and leading streaming services including YouTube TV, Peacock, Xfinity, Verizon and Samsung TV Plus, among many others.