Senior Video Editor - Site Video

Location: Daily Mail Headquarters, HSK, London, W8 5HY

Position: 6-month FTC

About Daily Mail

Daily Mail is an award-winning, multi-platform newsbrand reaching more than 33 million print and online readers each month. The world-famous Mail offers a unique blend of breaking news, agenda-setting exclusives, showbiz, Femail, health, sport and lifestyle stories across print, digital, video, audio and social channels.

Its global newsroom of journalists, formidable story-getting power, and breadth of content formats delivers highly engaging, trusted Daily Mail content to millions of loyal and new audiences. Daily Mail is the largest news publisher on TikTok with more than 21 million total followers and more than 29 billion views in the past year. A trailblazing global phenomenon, Daily Mail is part of dmg media.

www.dailymail.co.uk

About the role

The Daily Mail is looking for a sharp, fast-thinking Senior Video Editor to help drive high-impact content seen by millions worldwide.

You’ll be at the heart of our desk, turning major developing stories into compelling, must-watch edits at pace. From international headlines to ambitious original series, you’ll help shape how some of the biggest stories of the day are told in video.

You’ll also play a key leadership role, helping oversee weekend and night-shift operations, supporting senior colleagues and driving editorial standards across the team.

Main Responsibilities

Edit and publish short-form video for The Daily Mail's global audience
Turn raw footage - from original reporting, wires, UGC and archive - into sharp, compelling narratives
Develop in-depth video packages around major news events
Add graphics, captions, subtitles and branding to elevate storytelling
Pitch and package video ideas across news, politics, royals, showbiz and features
Lead producers on weekend and night shifts, reviewing edits and maintaining editorial and production standards
Build strong relationships across the newsroom and collaborate closely with reporters, producers and editors
Generate ambitious new video concepts and identify opportunities around the day's biggest stories
Ensure all content meets legal, copyright and compliance standards

Person Specification

Proven ability to lead teams and maintain high standards under pressure
Experience editing in a newsroom, digital publisher or similarly fast-paced environment
Strong Premiere Pro skills
Excellent editorial judgment and a sharp instinct for what makes stories resonate
Understanding of audience engagement, SEO and digital storytelling
Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

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.