Posted On: October 26, 2016

Journalism Job

Media Organization: The Daily Beast

Company Description

The Daily Beast delivers award-winning original reporting and sharp opinion from big personalities in the arenas of politics, pop-culture, world news and more. Fiercely independent and armed with irreverent intelligence, The Daily Beast now reaches more than 20 million readers per month. The Daily Beast is based in New York and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI).

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented applicant with a strong interest in online video production, post-production and news to join The Daily Beast Video team. This position is an exciting opportunity for someone to gain hands-on experience in the video and online news media space. We are looking a candidate that can work fast and who is comfortable creating content pegged to the Presidential election.

Responsibilities will include:

• Pitching, editing, producing mashups and other original content.

• Write captions and headlines

• Pitch video ideas for different social formats.

•Working with our video partners to adapt their original content for the Beast.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong background in film or video production and post-production, with solid knowledge of Final Cut or Adobe Premiere.

• An understanding of/interest in current events ranging from politics to pop culture, as well as trends in social media.

• Must be comfortable with deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

•A solid background in web production and working with different CMS’.

• Familiarity or knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop a plus.

• A background in journalism or related major is appreciated but not required.

To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter with relevant links/reel to sarah.rogers@thedailybeast.com and sara.sayed@thedailybeast.com