The Squiz is an independent Australian news company that helps time‐poor Aussies stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. We deliver agenda‐free, fact‐based news through daily newsletters and podcasts. And through Newshounds, our classroom program for 7‐12 year olds, we're making sure the next generation are sharp, critical consumers of news and information. We're a team of 15 running a sustainable, independent business, and we're growing.
We're looking for a Sydney‐based Video Editor + Designer who loves news and wants to shape how it looks, feels and moves. This is a behind‐the‐camera role for someone with a strong design eye. You'll bring graphics, motion and visual storytelling to our short‐form video and social output, working closely with our Editor to turn the day's news into content that actually stands out in a crowded feed.
You'll thrive here if you can turn complex stories into clear, visually engaging short‐form video without losing the nuance, and if you share our commitment to agenda‐free reporting. A good sense of humour is non‐negotiable (we promise to laugh at your jokes if you laugh at ours). Familiarity with how content performs on YouTube, Spotify and Apple is a big plus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design & Motion
* Design and animate graphics, lower thirds, titles, transitions and end cards for short‐form video across social and podcasts
* Build and maintain the visual style for Squiz video, including templates, type, colour and motion principles that hold up across platforms
* Bring news stories to life through data viz, explainer graphics, maps, charts and animated sequences
* Create thumbnails, cover art and static social assets that earn the click
Editing & Production
* Edit short‐form video for social and podcasts, including Squiz Today, News Club, Shortcuts and whatever else we dream up
* Work closely with the news team across the end‐to‐end video workflow, from studio recording to publish
* Turn things around fast. News doesn't wait, and neither do we
* Produce and edit video for commercial clients, making sure branded content meets both their standards and ours
Team Capability
* Upskill the wider content team on design fundamentals and how to use Squiz video templates
* Build templates, presets and guides that make it easier for the team to create on‐brand video at pace
* Coach team members on visual storytelling for social
Strategy & Collaboration
* Help shape our short‐form video strategy across YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, Apple and beyond
* Experiment with new formats, storytelling techniques and platform features (we like people who tinker)
* Work with the editorial team to keep video content true to the Squiz voice
* Stay across Australian news and current affairs, and help us hold the line on factual accuracy and agenda‐free reporting
Distribution
* Upload and publish video content across all key platforms
* Optimise videos for SEO, including thumbnails, titles, descriptions and metadata
* Advise on best practice for social distribution
Growth & Performance
* Monitor and report on video performance weekly and monthly to inform strategy
* Spot growth opportunities and keep an eye on what the competition's up to
* Work with the editorial team to sharpen content based on what the numbers tell us
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
* Minimum 3 years in video editing and motion design, with a strong portfolio of short‐form work
* Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro and the wider Adobe Creative Suite
* A strong design eye, including typography, layout, colour and hierarchy
* Experience optimising content across multiple platforms while keeping a consistent visual standard
* A genuine interest in news and current affairs (you don't need to be a politics nerd, but you should care about what's going on in the world)
WHAT WE OFFER
* A real chance to shape the future of news delivery in Australia
* A small, purpose‐driven team that takes the work seriously but not ourselves
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
* Professional development opportunities
* The chance to contribute to media literacy through Newshounds
VALUES
* Agenda‐free news
* Making complex information accessible
* Contributing to media literacy in Australia
* Respecting our audience's intelligence and their time
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