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The ideal candidate is a journalist and storyteller who can identify strong stories, shoot and edit video, collaborate with reporters and editors and create platform-specific content that performs across digital channels. You'll cover everything from breaking news and severe weather to local government, sports, business, investigations and community features.
You'll work alongside talented reporters, editors, photographers and audience specialists to help define how video journalism supports and strengthens our mission. We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, adaptable and eager to experiment with new formats while maintaining the highest journalistic standards.
Responsibilities
- Produce compelling video journalism for the Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun and Journal-News.
- Research, pitch, shoot, edit and publish videos for digital, social and emerging platforms.
- Create short-form and long-form content, including breaking news coverage, explainers, enterprise stories, community features and special projects. This will include a mix of quick-turn and longer-term assignments.
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to identify opportunities for visual storytelling tied to daily and enterprise reporting.
- Respond quickly to breaking and developing news, exercising strong editorial judgment under deadline pressure.
- Conduct interviews and gather compelling video, quality sound and supporting visual elements in the field.
- Write scripts, headlines, descriptions, captions and metadata that support audience engagement and content discovery.
- Work with audience, social and newsroom leaders to identify opportunities to expand reach and engagement through video.
- Monitor audience and platform performance metrics and use those insights to improve future content.
- Maintain organized production workflows and digital asset management practices.
- Contribute ideas for new formats, recurring franchises, series and innovative storytelling approaches.
- Support newsroom staff by providing video training and best practices to elevate overall video quality.
- Stay current on video-production techniques, audience trends, platform best practices and emerging technologies. Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays as news coverage requires.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years' experience; or 9 years' experience in a related field
- Demonstrated experience shooting and editing professional-quality video content.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar professional video-editing software.
- Strong storytelling, reporting and interviewing skills.
- Strong news judgment and understanding of journalism ethics, accuracy and fairness.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the coverage area.
- Experience working in a newsroom or digital-media environment.
- Experience creating vertical-video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Comfort in being a personality on camera to interview, explain or present to our audience. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Opportunities
- Help shape the future of visual journalism across three respected local news brands serving Southwest Ohio.
- Tell meaningful stories, experiment with new formats, collaborate with talented journalists.
- Help grow the reach and impact of local news through video. Help other journalists learn how to transition their storytelling more into the video space.
USD 26.73 - 40.10 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly pay rate is in the range of $26.73 - $40.10/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
The ideal candidate is a journalist and storyteller who can identify strong stories, shoot and edit video, collaborate with reporters and editors and create platform-specific content that performs across digital channels. You'll cover everything from breaking news and severe weather to local government, sports, business, investigations and community features.
You'll work alongside talented reporters, editors, photographers and audience specialists to help define how video journalism supports and strengthens our mission. We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, adaptable and eager to experiment with new formats while maintaining the highest journalistic standards.
Responsibilities
- Produce compelling video journalism for the Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun and Journal-News.
- Research, pitch, shoot, edit and publish videos for digital, social and emerging platforms.
- Create short-form and long-form content, including breaking news coverage, explainers, enterprise stories, community features and special projects. This will include a mix of quick-turn and longer-term assignments.
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to identify opportunities for visual storytelling tied to daily and enterprise reporting.
- Respond quickly to breaking and developing news, exercising strong editorial judgment under deadline pressure.
- Conduct interviews and gather compelling video, quality sound and supporting visual elements in the field.
- Write scripts, headlines, descriptions, captions and metadata that support audience engagement and content discovery.
- Work with audience, social and newsroom leaders to identify opportunities to expand reach and engagement through video.
- Monitor audience and platform performance metrics and use those insights to improve future content.
- Maintain organized production workflows and digital asset management practices.
- Contribute ideas for new formats, recurring franchises, series and innovative storytelling approaches.
- Support newsroom staff by providing video training and best practices to elevate overall video quality.
- Stay current on video-production techniques, audience trends, platform best practices and emerging technologies. Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays as news coverage requires.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years' experience; or 9 years' experience in a related field
- Demonstrated experience shooting and editing professional-quality video content.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar professional video-editing software.
- Strong storytelling, reporting and interviewing skills.
- Strong news judgment and understanding of journalism ethics, accuracy and fairness.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the coverage area.
- Experience working in a newsroom or digital-media environment.
- Experience creating vertical-video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Comfort in being a personality on camera to interview, explain or present to our audience. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Opportunities
- Help shape the future of visual journalism across three respected local news brands serving Southwest Ohio.
- Tell meaningful stories, experiment with new formats, collaborate with talented journalists.
- Help grow the reach and impact of local news through video. Help other journalists learn how to transition their storytelling more into the video space.
USD 26.73 - 40.10 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly pay rate is in the range of $26.73 - $40.10/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in video producer editor jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for editing and motion graphics
- Experience shooting and editing short-form and long-form video content
- Portfolio or reel demonstrating end-to-end production and post-production work
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight turnaround deadlines
- Familiarity with color grading tools such as DaVinci Resolve or Lumetri Color
- Bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Video Producer Editor Job Search
Tailor your reel to each job
A single general reel rarely wins. Pull the three to five clips that best match each employer's content style, whether that's fast-cut social video, long-form documentary, or polished corporate work, and open with your strongest relevant piece.
List your NLEs and plugins precisely
Hiring managers scan for specific tools: Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, and audio plugins like iZotope. Write out each one you use professionally so your resume clears automated screening without ambiguity.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists video producer editor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your production range on your portfolio
Many video producer editor roles expect both shooting and cutting. If you can direct on-camera interviews, operate a gimbal, and handle color grading, include separate portfolio sections for production and post so reviewers see the full picture.
Prepare a walk-through for your edit decisions
Interviewers frequently ask you to screen-share a project and explain your pacing, music choices, and color grading calls. Rehearse a two-minute narrated walk-through of one strong piece before every interview so you can answer confidently on the spot.
Negotiate by scoping revision rounds
When reviewing an offer for a staff role, clarify how revision rounds and stakeholder feedback are structured. Unbounded revisions inflate your actual workload significantly, so confirming that process upfront is as important as the base compensation conversation.
Video Producer Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most video producer editors?
The companies hiring the most video producer editors right now include C-SPAN, ZimVie, and Level99, with the largest share of openings in South Carolina, Ohio, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across media companies, in-house corporate teams, and digital agencies.
How many video producer editor jobs are remote?
About 60% of video producer editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for post-production work. Editing-heavy roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions that require on-site shooting, studio coordination, or live event coverage are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a video producer editor?
Start by learning a professional non-linear editing tool such as Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, then build a portfolio through personal projects, freelance work, or internships. Develop production skills alongside your editing so you can handle shoots as well as post. Entry-level roles in production houses, agencies, or in-house teams are common starting points, and consistent reel updates accelerate your path to mid-level and senior positions.
Can you get hired as a video producer editor with little experience?
Yes, employers do hire candidates with limited professional experience when the reel demonstrates clear technical ability and creative judgment. Focus on spec work, student films, nonprofit projects, or social content you've produced independently to fill the portfolio gap. Applying to junior producer, video coordinator, or production assistant roles first gives you on-the-job credits that strengthen your case for a full video producer editor title.
What does the video producer editor interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or hiring manager screen, followed by a portfolio review where you walk through your reel and explain your creative and technical decisions. A practical skills round is common, often involving a short editing test or storyboard exercise. Final rounds typically include a conversation with the creative director or department head, focused on your production workflow, collaboration style, and how you handle feedback and revision cycles.
Where can I find and apply to video producer editor jobs?
You can find and apply to video producer editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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