Videographer & Video Editor

About This Role

The Christian Post is seeking a skilled fast-moving Videographer and Video Editor to join our team and lead CPs video growth engine. This is a full execution role: you will shoot edit and own the end-to-end production of video content that brings important stories to life - from Capitol Hill to Christian ministry from urgent cultural moments to human-centered faith narratives.

Youll be spearheading a critical shift in how The Christian Post reaches its audience. Our readers increasingly expect and seek video content. Youll help transform our editorial excellence into visual stories that educate inform and engage Christians seeking to understand the times - and the faith implications of whats happening in the world.

If youre a strong shooter who cant edit or a strong editor who cant shoot this isnt the role for you. We need both at the same standard. Youll work closely with our editorial team leadership and strategic partners (including a major documentary project) to build CPs video portfolio from the ground up.

What Youll Do

• Execute video shoots on location - covering news events ministry stories leadership interviews and cultural moments relevant to Christian audiences
• Edit footage into polished platform-ready content - from short-form social video (Reels TikToks YouTube Shorts) to long-form documentary material
• Produce primarily short-form social content with consistent quality intentionality and deep awareness of platform trends and performance
• Contribute to long-form branded content website videos and major projects (including documentary production)
• Collaborate closely with editorial leadership reporters content strategists and stakeholders to understand story intent and deliver on strategic objectives
• Stay ahead of platform trends formats and whats actually working in social video - and bring those insights to the team
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality or strategic intent

Who Were Looking For

• Equal confidence behind the camera and in the edit - this role requires mastery of both
• Someone who holds themselves to a standard before anyone else has to
• A strong eye for pacing storytelling and what makes short-form content perform - combined with the ability to execute long-form work with depth
• Ability to shoot and edit quickly without losing quality or intention
• Flexibility in style - you can adapt to serious news moments faith-based storytelling cultural commentary and urgent breaking stories
• A passion for news current events and their cultural/spiritual significance (not required but valued)
• Clear communication and collaborative instincts - youll work with diverse teams and strong personalities
• Complete ownership of your role and responsibilities; youre not just executing orders - youre shaping our visual voice

Experience & Requirements

• 3 years of professional videography and editing experience (freelance agency newsroom or equivalent)
• A portfolio demonstrating: short-form social content long-form branded/documentary work and full shoot-to-edit ownership
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; DaVinci Resolve a plus
• Experience with professional camera systems (RED Canon Sony Panasonic) and on-location shooting in varying conditions
• Strong understanding of current social video platforms and what content performs well on each
• Experience in news documentary or editorial contexts is highly valued

The Offer

This is a full-time in-office position based in Washington D.C.

• Health insurance (medical dental vision)
• Paid time off (vacation holidays sick days maternity/paternity)
• A collaborative fast-moving team environment with real room to grow and shape how Christian media evolves

How to Apply

Submit your resume a cover letter explaining why youre passionate about bringing these stories to life and a portfolio or link to your work (required). Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

Please fill the application one time only.

Required Experience:

Senior IC