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The Economist is hiring freelance video editors
Support our award-winning editorial video department
Job Title: Video Editor, Video Department
Location: London
Contract Type: Freelance / Permanent
Closing date for applications: July 31st, 2026
The Economist is looking to hire freelance video editors to support our award-winning editorial video department. Permanent roles may become available in the future. We are seeking experienced editors to help create compelling and insightful videos to be published on our app and website, and across our social platforms.
Our short-form vertical videos are visually engaging and creatively edited, and often feature analysis by our world-leading journalists alongside stylised graphics. Our longer, landscape videos, including our flagship show “The Insider”, feature studio-based discussion shows and landmark interviews with high-profile guests.
We are looking for talented, passionate and experienced video editors who have worked in a newsroom and edited current-affairs videos, including vertical short-form, long-form shows and interviews. This opportunity will suit those who have extensive experience of editing video for digital and social platforms. Experience of Adobe Premiere Pro is vital and use of Adobe After Effects is beneficial. Video editors will work closely with executive producers and senior journalists, and will need to be comfortable working to tight deadlines, taking initiative and having ownership over tasks.
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This is a great opportunity to become an integral member of a high-performing unit, working at the forefront of digital video. As we continue to grow our editorial video output, we are keen to build relationships with those who could become permanent, full-time members of our team in the future.
Responsibilities
- Edit compelling and creative digital video, including vertical short-form, long-form video and interview shows
- Collaborate with the production and creative teams to storyboard ideas
- Design and implement motion graphics, including 2D animation and keyed elements
- Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production processes
- Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximise efficiency
Requirements
- Proven experience as a video editor, with a strong portfolio
- A flair for visual storytelling with a varied skillset to create a video
- Extensive knowledge of Premiere Pro (knowledge of other editing software also advantageous), post-production systems and data management
- Demonstrable experience of After Effects, with knowledge of visual effects, motion graphics and compositing
- Experience in music and rights management
- An ability to juggle multiple projects, to act on feedback and to answer the demands of a variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge of potential efficiency gains using AI
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To apply:
Please email filmsjob@economist.com with a cover letter and CV. Please also include at least three links to your previous work, explaining your role in each piece. You can also share a showreel if you wish, though this is not essential. Due to the volume of applications, we’ll only be able to contact those moving forward in the selection process.
This job is based in London. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.
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