Dmgmedia is hiring : US Senior Video Journalist / Producer in New York

Location : 51 Astor Place New York, NY 10003

Job Introduction

DailyMail is seeking a sharp, creative, and adaptable Senior Video Journalist / Producer to join our fast-paced newsroom. In this role, you will produce visually compelling video content and write short video-led stories across breaking news, showbiz, politics, lifestyle, and international coverage.

You’ll be responsible for pitching and producing engaging stories using original and sourced footage, editing content for multiple platforms, and identifying opportunities to drive traffic and engagement through smart editorial packaging and headline writing. This role requires strong video production and editorial instincts, as well as the ability to operate in a dynamic 24 / 7 news cycle.

Main Responsibilities

Source, verify, and clear high-impact video content in line with editorial standards

Pitch, script, and produce video-led stories with speed and accuracy

Film original content both in-studio and on-location when needed

Edit long-form and short-form video packages for DailyMail

Write concise, SEO-optimized headlines and short accompanying articles

Collaborate with reporters, editors, and producers across the newsroom to maximize readership reach and consistency

Use analytics tools to evaluate video performance and inform decisions accordingly

Uphold copyright, legal, and ethical standards across all video output

Person Specification

A trained video journalist with 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced digital newsroom

Demonstrated ability to find and develop video-first news stories independently

Comfortable balancing quick-turnaround edits with quality, longer-form storytelling

Excellent editorial judgment and strong understanding of DailyMail’s voice and audience

Confident pitching ideas and providing creative input on video packages

Adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable switching priorities at short notice

Strong communicator and a team player who thrives in a high-pressure environment

Familiarity with copyright, fair use, and ethical considerations in digital video reporting

Skills Required

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop is a plus

Experience with vertical video formats and platform-specific editing techniques

Strong newswriting ability, particularly for video headlines and brief supporting text

Understanding of SEO and how it relates to video and headline performance

Familiarity with digital asset management systems and remote collaboration tools (e.g. Slack, CMS)

Management experience is a must

What Success Looks Like

Delivering video packages that raise the quality of our video journalism, while driving engagement and time-on-site

Consistently identifying and developing strong visual angles on trending news stories

Growing video views across DailyMail platforms through editorial instinct and smart packaging

Maintaining accuracy, speed, and tone consistency in a fast-paced publishing environment

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.

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