Video Editor

Daily Wire dailywire.com Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

On-site Washington Mid-level Video Production

Mid-level Video Production role at Daily Wire. Washington · no salary stated · we estimate $76,000–$95,000.

Estimated pay

Daily Wire has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$76,000 – $95,000

What the middle half of mid-level video production roles in Washington paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median $82,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Edit podcasts, shows, host-led originals, and promotional videos in long and short formats
Turn unedited footage into polished stories using pacing, creative judgment, and team standards
Build assembly cuts, string-outs, and finishing passes for different digital video formats
Work with post-production leadership, apply notes, and maintain consistent project templates
Convert media, organize archives and logs, and deliver projects on schedule and budget

What you bring

Bring at least two years of professional editing across social, assembly, and editorial work
Use Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro and Photoshop, alongside video workflows
Understand codecs, formats, resolutions, frame rates, and image types
Manage competing deadlines with strong organization, judgment, problem-solving, and communication
Use Google Workspace and communicate effectively in written and spoken English

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can work onsite in the Washington, D.C. office and contribute independently within a collaborative production team. You’ll need to accept feedback, manage tight deadlines, and maintain a professional, dependable approach. Daily Wire conducts background checks and uses E-Verify for new hires.

From the employer

The Daily Wire is looking for a Video Editor to join our team! Our Video Editors work on a variety of content including daily podcasts, long-form interviews, YouTube videos, as well as shows like Ben Shapiro’s Debunked and documentaries from Jordan Peterson, with a host of other DailyWire+ content. This position will take raw video footage from various production projects and use his or her editing skills, creative intuition, and application of company's editing standards to fulfill the creative vision of the Director of Post-Production and other leaders of the Production department. Behind every piece of original Daily Wire video content is a talented member of our team of Video Editors. Now is your chance to be one of them! **This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office**

Responsibilities

Edit Daily Wire daily podcasts, shows, Host Original content, and other long- and short-form promotional videos.
Transform raw footage into compelling, polished content through creative editing and effective storytelling.
Create precise assembly edits, string-outs, and final finishing edits across various digital-video formats.
Collaborate with the Director of Post-Production to review projects and implement creative feedback.
Develop and maintain project templates to support consistent and efficient workflows.
Convert, transcode, and compress media to meet post-production and delivery requirements.
Organize and archive footage, project files, and final deliverables while completing required daily project logs.
Deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget while communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.

Experience & Requirements

2+ years of professional video editing experience, including social media, assembly, and editorial work.
Working knowledge of video production and post-production workflows.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
Strong knowledge of digital media formats, codecs, image types, resolutions, and frame rates.
Experience with After Effects, motion graphics, audio mixing, and color correction is preferred.
Strong visual sensibility with an excellent understanding of pacing and storytelling.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to receive, interpret, and implement feedback from management.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and the ability to learn new tools and processes.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, dependability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

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