Social Media Video Editor, TODAY Digital at NBCUniversal

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Video Editing, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere, Color Correction, Fact-Checking, Data Interpretation, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Writing Skills, Copyediting, Video Production Workflows, Emerging Technologies, Attention to Detail, Sound Editing, Motion Graphics

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. Job Description TODAY is looking for a Social Media Video Editor to join its social media team. The ideal candidate should have experience in broadcast and/or digital newsrooms, the ability to quickly edit, color correct and package together compelling social video. This candidate should also have the ability to find and clear must-see UGC video, repackage broadcast into vertical video shorts and work across various NBCU brands to reach new audiences. This candidate should possess curiosity, fact-checking acumen, knowledge of social media trends and overall enthusiasm for short-form storytelling. Monitoring algorithm trends and patterns while pivoting to ever-evolving changes across social platforms (like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, etc.) is a must. As the Social Media Video Editor, you should be adept at time management, work independently as a self starter and know how to work across multiple projects at the same time. You must know how to differentiate and optimize video content for a variety of platforms. The Social Media Video Editor will work across multiple internal teams at times that touch upon: broadcast, podcasts, marketing tentpoles and more. This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA. Responsibilities: Quickly and creatively edit broadcast video to optimize for social platforms Cut vertical video clips from broadcast in real-time Monitor news and trending stories Clear UGC footage internally and/or externally Provide technical and operational support to other editors and producers as needed Manage and archive completed projects Adjust templates accordingly and work on bettering the quality of video as time progresses Manage multiple projects and communication between stakeholders, simultaneously, with tight deadlines Qualifications 4+ years of video editing experience, media managing Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Expertise and fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Adobe Media Encoder. After Effects is a bonus! Expertise in social media platforms and their internal products Savviness in emerging technologies Strong writing skills and copyediting General knowledge of social media patterns and trends Ability to understand and interpret data and analytics meaningfully Strong understanding of video production workflows, including ingesting, syncing, organizing, editing, encoding, and delivery of media Knowledge of broadcast and digital video post-production standards Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and time-management skills Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed Desired Qualifications Knowledge of Premiere and Avid Multimedia and graphics knowledge Experience in a broadcast production environment Experience working in a fast-paced news environment Experience working with motion graphics templates and knowledge of After Effects Basic proficiency at color correction, especially with knowledge of DaVinci Resolve Basic proficiency at editing sound, especially with knowledge of Adobe Audition Experience shooting with a variety of professional video cameras, DSLRs, etc. Additional Requirements: Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $93,000 - $110,000 Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Responsibilities

The Social Media Video Editor will quickly and creatively edit broadcast video to optimize it for social platforms and monitor news and trending stories. They will also manage multiple projects and provide technical support to other editors and producers as needed.