Digital Producer & Video Editor
5+ years
United States
$60k - $70k/year
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
About the Role
Law&Crime is seeking a Digital Producer & Video Editor to create content for the Court TV brand. The ideal candidate is a YouTube-first storyteller who understands how to translate Court TV content into the gripping, high-retention shows. The Digital Producer & Video Editor must be comfortable taking the lead on a high-priority flagship show, maintaining a sharp eye for legal nuance and pacing, while simultaneously driving the creative direction of auxiliary content. We are looking for a storyteller who thrives under tight deadlines and can transform raw courtroom footage into a compelling, polished narrative that resonates with a dedicated audience while collaborating with the wider Social Media Team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Requirements
Law&Crime is the leading platform for legal and true crime content, offering a wide range of programming including live trials, legal analysis, law enforcement footage, and documentary-style crime stories. Founded by award-winning journalist Dan Abrams, Law&Crime delivers trusted, fact-based reporting through a vast network of legal experts and industry professionals.
With more than 7 million YouTube subscribers and over 6 billion lifetime views, Law&Crime reaches a massive, multi-platform audience across digital, cable, and streaming services. Since joining the Jellysmack portfolio in 2023, Law&Crime has expanded onto major platforms including YouTube TV, Peacock, Xfinity, Verizon, and Samsung TV Plus—continuing its mission to provide authoritative coverage of the nation’s most compelling legal stories.
Law&Crime is seeking a Digital Producer & Video Editor to create content for the Court TV brand. The ideal candidate is a YouTube-first storyteller who understands how to translate Court TV content into the gripping, high-retention shows. The Digital Producer & Video Editor must be comfortable taking the lead on a high-priority flagship show, maintaining a sharp eye for legal nuance and pacing, while simultaneously driving the creative direction of auxiliary content. We are looking for a storyteller who thrives under tight deadlines and can transform raw courtroom footage into a compelling, polished narrative that resonates with a dedicated audience while collaborating with the wider Social Media Team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Edit long-form show hosted and written by Court TV host, providing AP support when necessary
- Identify, ideate, and produce new video concepts using both new assets and back-catalogue assets
- Create and fulfill an evergreen content publishing calendar
- Craft titles, descriptions, and thumbnails for produced videos
- Produce long-form clips, shorts, and compilation videos
- Fact-check work to ensure all content adheres to legal guidelines
- Fill in for other editors on other shows from time to time
- Stay up-to-date on digital advertising trends, attend industry conferences, and continue to grow Law&Crime’s large network of clients
- Partner with leadership to implement content strategy
- Contribute to cross-platform content operations during investigations, trials, and breaking news
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional work experience on YouTube or in video production
- Strict adherence to tight deadlines
- Experience producing video content, especially engaging content, for YouTube and other social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat
- Proficient knowledge of the court system, civil and criminal trials, police and law enforcement activity, and legal jargon
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
- Familiarity with the Adobe suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere, or Canva
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Law&Crime is the leading platform for legal and true crime content, offering a wide range of programming including live trials, legal analysis, law enforcement footage, and documentary-style crime stories. Founded by award-winning journalist Dan Abrams, Law&Crime delivers trusted, fact-based reporting through a vast network of legal experts and industry professionals.
With more than 7 million YouTube subscribers and over 6 billion lifetime views, Law&Crime reaches a massive, multi-platform audience across digital, cable, and streaming services. Since joining the Jellysmack portfolio in 2023, Law&Crime has expanded onto major platforms including YouTube TV, Peacock, Xfinity, Verizon, and Samsung TV Plus—continuing its mission to provide authoritative coverage of the nation’s most compelling legal stories.
Skills
Online Audio and Video Media