Editor
Job Summary
HonestReporting is a leading information watchdog organization dedicated to exposing bias and inaccuracy in coverage of Israel across news media, social media, and AI platforms. We hold journalists, influencers, outlets, and platforms accountable — and we do it with rigor, credibility, and impact. Our growing social media department produces content that reaches millions of people, and we’re looking for a talented Content Producer & Editor to help us do it even better.
You’ll be cutting social-first video content primarily short-form vertical reels in a news-analysis, Vox-style format that informs, challenges, and activates our audience across all major platforms. This is not a pure post-production role. We want someone who’s part of the creative conversation from the start: contributing ideas in brainstorms, shaping how stories are told, and seeing projects through from conceptualization to final cut.
You’ll work day-to-day with a team that is deeply committed to the mission and fluent in social media, and you’ll have real input into the visual language and editorial voice of the brand.
Duties
Edit and produce short-form, social-first vertical video content (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.)
Work within a team of writers and on-camera talent to create polished content in a fast-paced news cycle
Take on video projects across the wider organization as needed
Help develop and maintain a consistent visual identity across platforms
Contribute to post-production workflows, including motion graphics in After Effects
Support podcast post-production as needed
Skills
3 to 5+ years of professional video editing experience
Expert-level Adobe Premiere Pro non-negotiable
Solid working knowledge of Adobe After Effects (motion graphics, lower thirds, transitions)
A strong portfolio demonstrating social-first, short-form video editing: news, documentary, or analysis formats a big plus
Genuine passion for and fluency in Israel-related news: you follow the conversation closely, across media, politics, and the broader discourse
Deep alignment with HonestReporting’s mission to combat anti-Israel bias and antisemitism
Comfortable working remotely and collaborating across time zones with an Israel-based team
Reliable, self-directed, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Audio editing / podcast post-production experience - a plus
Background in journalism or news media - a plus
Physical Demand of Job
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer and reviewing or creating digital content.
Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, camera equipment, and other office or production tools.
Frequent visual focus and close vision required for reading, editing, proofreading, and reviewing digital and printed materials.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move materials and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
May be required to transport or set up basic production equipment, such as cameras, tripods, lighting, microphones, or laptops.
Ability to travel occasionally to production locations, meetings, or events, as business needs require.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position is primarily performed in a remote work environment.
The employee will regularly use computers, monitors, telephones, cameras, editing software, and other standard office and multimedia production equipment.
The work environment is generally quiet to moderate in noise levels but may occasionally involve higher noise levels during on-location productions, live events, or studio recordings.
The position may require occasional travel to production sites, meetings, community events, or other business locations.
Field production assignments may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, lighting environments, and terrain.
The position may require flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or extended hours to support production schedules, special events, or deadline-driven projects.
The employee may be required to work under time constraints, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing production schedules while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Work Location: Remote