Video Editor

Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.

Job Summary:

Crooked is hiring for a Video Editor in the Production department reporting to a Senior Video Producer. This role will focus on editing a video version of Crooked’s daily news podcast, What a Day for YouTube. This role will require a shifted work schedule from Sunday through Thursday with 1:30pm - 10:00pm being the primary shift of work.

Crooked has adopted a hybrid work model for our entire staff. We believe that the best work is done in a hybrid capacity as it combines the flexibility of working from home with in person collaboration. We are looking for LA based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer. 

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

Converting What a Day into a Daily Video Product

• Working with the video producer to edit the video version of the show each day
• Adding elements like graphics, b-roll, and music when possible to make the video version more visually appealing 
• Address any notes the producer may have on various drafts
• Package video piece for uploading in quick turnaround time
• Work with the social media team to pull and format clips from the full episode for social platforms

What You’ll Bring To The Table:

• 2+ years as a professional video editor in the digital media space
• High proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, and other parts of the Adobe Suite
• Experience cleaning up audio files for best possible audio quality
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and take notes from a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to deliver quality work on a tight schedule
• Creativity with a flair for strong visual elements
• Ability to bring humor to a video edit when called for
• Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Understanding of digital media files, organization and formatting 
• A passion for news, politics, and popular culture

This job description provides a summary of how you’ll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time. 

Pay and Perks: 

At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:

• Paid healthcare
• 401k match 
• Generous vacation
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• A discretionary year-end bonus
• Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year? 

When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary range is $70,000 - $80,000.