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

You'll fit right in if you're committed to:

• Agenda-free news
• Making complex information accessible
• Contributing to media literacy in Australia
• Respecting our audience's intelligence and their time

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to hello@thesquiz.com.au.