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Hearst

Short-form Video Producer

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

Identify video opportunities and work with editors and reporters to meet monthly goals and ... short-form videos. Other qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field ...

Hearst

Short-form Video Producer

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

Identify video opportunities and work with editors and reporters to meet monthly goals and ... short-form videos. Other qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field ...

Hearst

Short-form Video Producer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Short-form video producer, The Dallas Morning News Reach new audiences and deliver award-winning ... You'll work with Audience Team editors to understand priorities and workflows, and collaborate ...

Travelzoo

Video Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The Video Editor position at Travelzoo is responsible for crafting and refining compelling, high ... Inspired to edit and refine short-form video content for our website, newsletters, emails, social ...

PHMC

Content Creator: Short-Form Video

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The ideal candidate will have experience filming, editing, and producing social media clips that ... or freelance) required * Preferred: Experience in content creation on public health topics

David Zwirner

Freelance Video Editor

New York, NY

$40 - $60/hr

About the Opportunity Freelance Video Editor | $40-60 per hour, commensurate with experience David ... Caption long-form content and social content in accordance with gallery style guidelines. * Adapt ...

David Zwirner

Freelance Video Editor

New York, NY

$40 - $60/hr

About the Opportunity Freelance Video Editor | $40-60 per hour, commensurate with experience David ... Caption long-form content and social content in accordance with gallery style guidelines. * Adapt ...

TravelZoo

Video Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

By editing captivating travel and lifestyle stories, you inspire and engage our Travelzoo members ... Inspired to edit and refine short-form video content for our website, newsletters, emails, social ...

David Zwirner

Freelance Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$40 - $60/hr

About the Opportunity Freelance Video Editor | $40-60 per hour, commensurate with experience David ... Caption long-form content and social content in accordance with gallery style guidelines. * Adapt ...

Pewtrusts

Video Producer and Editor

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$75K/yr

Produce and edit short-form video content for Pew Research Center's website andexternal platforms ... Work with freelance editors and vendors as needed * Provide guidance to other staff on fundamentals ...

City of Trees Ventures, Inc.

Video Editor

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Video Editor -- Short-Form, Long-Form & Branded Content We're hiring a sharp, self-driven video editor to help us turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content across YouTube, Reels, TikTok, and ...

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How much do freelance short form video editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance short form video editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Short Form Video Editor vs Freelance Social Media Video Producer?

AspectFreelance Short Form Video EditorFreelance Social Media Video Producer
CredentialsVideo editing skills, portfolio, sometimes certificationsVideo editing, content creation, social media strategy knowledge
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, post-production studiosRemote, client meetings, social media platforms
Industry UsageAdvertising, entertainment, online contentBrand marketing, influencer campaigns, social media management
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on editing skills for short videosFocus on content creation and social media strategy

The main difference is that a Freelance Short Form Video Editor specializes primarily in editing short videos, while a Freelance Social Media Video Producer handles both content creation and social media strategy for social platforms. The editor focuses on post-production, whereas the producer manages the entire content process, including planning and distribution.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Short Form Video Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.
Short-form Video Producer

Short-form Video Producer

Hearst

Dallas, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Hearst rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 65 rated media

Job description

Short-form video producer, The Dallas Morning News


Reach new audiences and deliver award-winning journalism through short-form video storytelling online and on social media.
 

Video is a critical part of how we engage audiences and deliver award-winning journalism across platforms. In this role, you'll create content for our website, mobile app and social media feeds, focusing on storytelling through short-form vertical videos.
 

What will you do?
Shoot, edit and produce unique and original content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
Identify video opportunities and work with editors and reporters to meet monthly goals and deliverables.
Create content from the field, including live events and breaking news.
Collaborate with newsroom teams on special projects and promotions.
 

What will it take to be successful?
Candidates should come ready to join a fast-paced news environment with urgent video needs. You'll work with Audience Team editors to understand priorities and workflows, and collaborate closely with the Visuals team and other newsroom hubs to produce engaging short-form videos. 

Other qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
Advanced video editing skills (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Canva)
Two to three years of experience producing newsroom social media content, preferably videos
Strong news judgment and understanding of social audiences and online trends
Ability to write social scripts and optimize videos for visibility
Experience coaching others to be camera-ready
 

About The Dallas Morning News
Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News (www.dallasnews.com) has been North Texas' trusted source for credible, independent journalism - reporting with accuracy, fairness and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture and sports, our mission is to inform, engage and reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Our staff works in the office at least three days a week. The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace. We support one another as we produce revelatory work with our community in mind. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.
 

About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly
publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio ExpressNews and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing
services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms,
diversifying tools, evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each
month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
 

Be a part of something bigger - Your Headline Awaits.

Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com.  Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.

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