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Video Distribution Editor Job at DMG Media in New York

DMG Media, New York, NY, United States


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.