Video Distribution Editor 

Location: dmg::media Head Office – New York, NY 10003

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 depending on experience 

Position: Permanent

Dailymail.com is the world’s largest English-language newspaper website with more than 200 million monthly unique visitors. Our teams across the globe strive to provide our readers with engaging, fast and rolling news, 24/7, 365 days a year. With more than 360 journalists worldwide, we are seeking individuals who want to join a global media organization with excellent career development opportunities. 

The Role:

Operating from our New York office, as a Video Distribution Editor, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping Daily Mail achieve its goal of becoming the most popular video publisher in the world.

This position demands an experienced, highly organized social video expert with a keen eye for quality control and a demonstrable understanding of video on platforms including X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Publishing: Activate produced videos across various platforms, using your expertise to maximize revenue and traffic
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and report on video metrics, using data to drive strategic adjustments in distribution processes
• Platform Expertise: Stay on top of social media best practices and editorial considerations to ensure DMG videos adapt to different platforms’ changes and nuances
• Collaborative Planning: Work closely with production teams and other stakeholders, ensuring a seamless integration of distribution strategies with the company’s broader output goals
• Innovation and Adoption: Identify and integrate cutting-edge tools and methods for video distribution to keep DMG ahead of competition
• Process Improvement: Continually explore process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and content quality

Key Skills:

• Proven Multitasking: Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality
• Analytical Skills: Skilled in leveraging analytics tools to assess content performance and inform strategy
• Quality Control: Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards under tight deadlines
• Proven self-starter: Able to quickly onboard strategic decisions and action them independently
• Social Media Expertise: Extensive experience with and understanding of the nuances of major social media platforms
• Tools: Proficiency in Photoshop, Premiere Pro and familiarity with project management tools like Monday.com or Asana are desirable

Please apply with a brief cover letter that includes the following:

1. Examples of successful social video strategies you have implemented in your career

2. How you think social video platforms + their strategies will evolve over the next 5 years

3. What unique skills and experiences you will bring to the role

Dailymail.com operates a 24/7 newsroom, and all shifts are expected to be worked from the office. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours.

Benefits: Company scheme includes healthcare, dental, optical, life insurance and 401K

PTO: Standard allowance is 15 days plus one day per every year of service capped at 20 days. Public holidays are not included in this allowance. They are in addition.