About the job

Our ideal candidate is a video editing wizard comfortable with fast turnaround and strict deadlines. Knowledge of best video editing practices for YouTube is a must. Experience in news, journalism or true crime is preferred but not required. The Video Editor will work closely with the Head of Social Media and social media team.

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. This is a temporary role (up to 3 months) with opportunities to transition into permanent work.

Key Responsibilities

Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Develop and produce 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.

• Editing news packages, podcast shows, and digital series.

• Filling in for other editors when they are OOO.

• 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.

• Research related media trends and stay up to date on technology, news and trends in order to assist in keeping Law & Crime Network and its streaming offerings both competitive and true to our mission.

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.

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 6 million subscribers and 4 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.