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title: 'Video Editor (Contractor) at Daily Wire'
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# Video Editor (Contractor) at Daily Wire

- **Company:** Daily Wire
- **Location:** Nashville, TN
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/dailywire/8de6736f-33a4-4f64-a504-da8807a68f98

## Job description

** This position would contract from mid-September until end of January ** The Daily Wire is seeking a contract Video Editor to support our team on a select number of video projects. This individual will transform raw footage into polished, engaging content using strong editing skills, creative judgment, and established Daily Wire editing standards. Working closely with the Director of Post-Production and other Production leaders, the Video Editor Contractor will help bring the creative vision for each assigned project to life. If you are a talented editor who can deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

## Responsibilities

- Edit assigned long- and short-form video projects, including original content, promotional videos, and other project-based programming.
- Transform raw footage into compelling, polished content through creative editing and effective storytelling.
- Create precise assembly edits, string-outs, and final finishing edits across various digital video formats.
- Collaborate with the Director of Post-Production and other project stakeholders to review edits and implement creative feedback.
- Create and maintain templates for assigned projects to promote consistency and efficient workflows.
- Convert, transcode, and compress media according to project-specific post-production and delivery requirements.
- Organize and archive footage, project files, and final deliverables for each assigned project.
- Deliver high-quality work according to established project timelines, budgets, and specifications while communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.

## Experience & Requirements

- 2+ years of professional video editing experience, including social media, assembly, and editorial work.
- Working knowledge of video production and post-production workflows.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
- Strong knowledge of digital media formats, codecs, image types, resolutions, and frame rates.
- Experience with After Effects, motion graphics, audio mixing, and color correction is preferred.
- Strong visual sensibility with an excellent understanding of pacing and storytelling.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to receive, interpret, and implement feedback from management.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and the ability to learn new tools and processes.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, dependability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

## About Daily Wire

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Daily Wire is a privately held, right-leaning media company producing news, opinion, podcasts, and entertainment content across digital, audio, and video platforms.
- **Entity Type**: Private (total funding $50M; no disclosed series stage)
- **Headquarters**: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, Caleb Robinson

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Media Production / Digital Media
- **Target customers**: B2C – primarily right-of-center consumers seeking news, commentary, and family-oriented entertainment.
- **Mission / purpose**: To create unparalleled content that provides a voice for facts and freedom, setting trends rather than echoing them.

## Products & Services
- **DailyWire.com**: News and opinion website covering politics, culture, education, and sports.
- **Podcasts**: Flagship shows including *The Ben Shapiro Show*, *The Michael Knowles Show*, *The Matt Walsh Show*, and *The Andrew Klavan Show*. Chart-topping in the conservative podcast space.
- **DailyWire+**: Subscription video-on-demand platform launched in 2022, featuring podcast videos, documentaries (e.g., *My Dinner with Trump*), and original series. Surpassed 1 million paid subscribers by November 2022.
- **Bentkey**: Children’s entertainment streaming service launched in October 2023, with preschool series like *Chip Chilla* and other family content. The company pledged at least $100M over three years for children’s programming.
- **Film & Scripted Content**: Feature adaptations including *Atlas Shrugged* and *The Pendragon Cycle* series (planned release 2026).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key metrics**:
  - **Annual Revenue**: Discrepancy in reports – publicly available data (Zoominfo/LinkedIn) estimates **$25M–$50M** for 2025/2026, while Wikipedia reports the company exceeded **$100M** in early 2022 ([wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Daily_Wire)).
  - **Total Funding**: $50M (seed round from Farris Wilks in 2015, no subsequent rounds reported).
  - **Paid Subscribers**: 1M+ (as of November 2022); 890K (June 2022).
  - **Headcount**: 149 employees (11% YoY growth), with offices in Nashville, TN (HQ) and remote staff across the US, Pakistan, Kosovo, and Canada.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Farris Wilks (billionaire oil magnate) provided initial $4.7M; DailyWire Ventures, LLC manages the entity.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Launched DailyWire+ (2022) and Bentkey (2023), expanding into original entertainment.
  - Investment of $100M+ in children’s content.
  - Recent leadership changes: Mike Richards (former *Jeopardy!* EP) appointed CEO in May 2026 after Caleb Robinson resigned; Jeremy Boreing stepped down as co-CEO in March 2025.
  - However, the company laid off 13% of its staff in May 2026, primarily in Nashville.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand loyalty**: Captive audience among conservative consumers; strong podcast hosts with dedicated followings.
- **Vertical integration**: Owns direct-to-consumer distribution via DailyWire+ and Bentkey, reducing reliance on third-party platforms.
- **Contrarian positioning**: Explicitly positioned as a counter-cultural alternative to mainstream media and entertainment (e.g., Disney).
- **Original IP**: Exclusive film/TV adaptations of popular conservative/book properties.

## Strategic Focus
- **Children’s entertainment**: Continue building Bentkey as a rival to mainstream kids’ content.
- **Scripted originals**: Release *The Pendragon Cycle* (2026) and other long-form productions.
- **Podcast network expansion**: Leverage existing hosts to launch new shows and grow subscriber base.
- **Digital advertising & subscription revenue**: Balance ad-supported website with subscription VOD.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as fast-moving, innovative, and trend-setting; emphasis on creative freedom within a mission-driven, right-of-center environment.
- **Work Policy**: Mix of onsite (Nashville HQ) and remote roles (e.g., Account Executive, Remote USA). Some positions part-time remote.
- **Perks / Engineering Culture**: Not extensively detailed, but the company reports a flat seniority structure (30% specialists, 24% other management). Notable talent sources include Netflix, WarnerMedia, Fox News, and Ramsey Solutions.
- **Employer Ratings**: Low overall rating on LinkedIn (2.4/5 based on 31 reviews). Work-life balance is the lowest-scored factor (1.9/5), compensation (2.8/5), culture (2.3/5). This suggests a demanding environment with high expectations.
- **Recent Departures**: Key executives left in 2026 (EVP Marketing, COO); CEO changed twice in 2025-2026. The company is in a period of leadership transition.
- **Open Roles**: As of the search date (Sep 2026), 4 active postings: Producer, Marketing Manager (Entertainment), Copywriter, Technical Supervisor. Posting volume declined ~60% monthly.

## Sources
1. [dailywire.com – Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/dailywire)
2. [dailywire.com – About](https://www.dailywire.com/about)
3. [linkedin.com – Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedailywire)
4. [builtin.com – Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/daily-wire)
5. [wikipedia.org – The Daily Wire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Daily_Wire)

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