Editor Jobs at ProPublica

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. It covers topics such as government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology, with the goal of exposing abuses of power and holding institutions accountable.

• Video Editor and Motion Designer, Temporary: New York City, USD 90k to 115k, posted 5 October 2026.

ProPublica is also hiring: motion designer (1) and video editor (1).

Its roles are in New York City, NY, US (1) and remote (1).

Editors work across text, video, and multimedia formats to review, refine, and prepare content for publication or broadcast. Depending on specialisation, a day may involve line-editing articles for grammar, style, and factual accuracy; cutting and assembling video footage in an editing suite; or shaping a newsletter's voice and structure for a specific audience. They collaborate closely with writers, producers, photographers, and social media teams to ensure every piece meets editorial standards, platform requirements, and deadlines. In branded or digital contexts, editors also consider SEO, engagement metrics, and audience data when making editorial decisions.