Video Journalist (Hiring Immediately)

Job Title: Video Journalist (Freelance)
Location: London

The Daily Mail is looking for a sharp, fast-thinking Freelance Site Video Editor to help drive high-impact video journalism seen by millions worldwide.

You’ll be at the heart of our breaking news video desk, turning major developing stories into compelling, must-watch edits at pace. From global headlines to ambitious original series, you’ll help shape how some of the biggest stories of the day are told in video.

This is your chance to play a central role in bringing major stories to life for a global audience.

What You’ll Do

• Edit and publish short-form video for Daily Mail's global audience
• Turn raw footage - from original reporting, wires, UGC and archive - into sharp, compelling narratives
• Develop structured, in-depth edits around major news events
• Add graphics, captions, subtitles and branding to elevate storytelling
• Reformat 16x9 into 9x16 and optimise for web and mobile audiences
• Pitch and package video ideas around breaking news, politics, royals, showbiz and features
• Work closely with reporters, producers and editors across the newsroom
• Ensure all content meets legal, copyright and compliance standards

What You’ll Bring

• Experience editing in a newsroom, digital publisher or similarly fast-paced environment
• Strong Premiere Pro skills
• Excellent editorial judgment and a sharp instinct for what makes stories resonate
• The ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure
• Understanding of audience engagement, SEO and digital storytelling
• Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail

Contract Details

• Freelance
• Flexible working - remote or in office
• Competitive rate, depending on experience

DAILY MAIL

Daily Mail is an award-winning, multi-platform newsbrand reaching more than 33 million print and online readers each month. The world-famous Mail offers a unique blend of breaking news, agenda-setting exclusives, showbiz, Femail, health, sport and lifestyle stories across print, digital, video, audio and social channels.

Its global newsroom of journalists, formidable story-getting power, and breadth of content formats delivers highly engaging, trusted Daily Mail content to millions of loyal and new audiences. Founded in 1896, The Daily Mail is today the largest news publisher on TikTok, with more than 28 million total followers and more than 45 billion views in the past year. A trailblazing global phenomenon, Daily Mail is part of dmg media.

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.