Video Director

📍 Remote (U.S.-based) | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 Salary

Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities.

COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.

At Courier Newsroom, we’re reinventing local media to inform and empower communities through impactful reporting. Our mission is rooted in civic engagement and equity—and we’re growing fast.

We are currently recruiting for a Video Director to lead the development and execution of compelling, short-form news video content across our local properties. This role is pivotal in shaping our visual storytelling, ensuring high-impact, social-first videos that drive engagement and inform communities about the news and policies that matter most.

You will report to the Head of Creative and collaborate across editorial, social, and design teams to produce timely, high-performing video content optimized for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editing and post-production of short-form, vertical news videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and YouTube
  Shorts
• Act as a
  visual storyteller, transforming complex news topics into engaging and easy-to-understand video narratives that resonate with local audiences
• Pitch, storyboard, and produce engaging, original video content aligned with
  editorial priorities and breaking news
• Collaborate with editorial teams to develop narratives and scripts that work seamlessly in the fast-paced, visual world of social media
• Manage and evolve repeatable video formats that are consistent across multiple properties, while pushing creative boundaries to keep content fresh and relevant
• Work with editorial teams and own final cuts of video content
• Supervise junior editors, freelancers, and content contributors—providing clear creative direction and editorial feedback
• Partner with social media strategists to track video performance and optimize for engagement, retention, and reach
• Build workflows for rapid-turnaround video production, especially during breaking news and high-impact news cycles
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, formats, and creative tools in social video and news content
• On occasion, direct and produce original shoots including interviews, field reporting, and live event coverage

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 5-7 years of experience in video editing and production, preferably in
  news, digital media, or social storytelling
• Mastery of
  Adobe Premiere Pro
  and strong working knowledge of After Effects, motion graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, and social-friendly animation
• Deep understanding of news storytelling, video journalism ethics, and how to frame complex issues in digestible, impactful ways
• Proven track record of developing successful content for
  TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Reels, Shorts, and other mobile-first platforms
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to give and receive feedback in a collaborative editorial environment
• A keen eye for visuals, pacing, sound design, and storytelling with a social-first lens
• Thrives in a fast paced environment

Bonus Points

• Experience with on-camera talent development
• Familiarity with live streaming and interactive video formats
• Knowledge of distribution strategies for video content

Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full suite of health benefits
• 401k
• Flexible working arrangements