Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Video Editor
Location-Type: NYC Hybrid
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 7 Month Contract (Part-time- 20 hours/week)
Compensation Range: $35-42/hr
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Description
- Serve as a hybrid Editor/Shooter, with a primary focus on editing (70%) and on-site shooting (20–30%)
- Lead post-production efforts including editing long-form documentary content (~15 minutes), short-form videos, and branded storytelling pieces with a polished, narrative-driven approach
- Shape compelling stories by cutting interviews, integrating archival and multi-source footage, and ensuring strong pacing, structure, and visual quality
- Manage and organize B-roll, prep assets for internal and external editors, and support overall post-production workflow as an editor/supervisor
- Collaborate closely with internal creative, design, and marketing teams as an active, on-site team member, including participation in regular meetings and creative discussions
- Work directly with stakeholders to interpret feedback, align on creative vision, and deliver high-quality content that meets brand standards
- Contribute to a culture of high creative standards, working alongside an award-winning team while bringing fresh ideas and strong visual storytelling instincts
- Support ongoing media management and content maintenance needs as part of the in-house team
Requirements
- Strong experience in documentary-style editing with the ability to craft narrative-driven content from interviews and real-world footage (non-scripted, non-actor based)
- Proven ability to edit complex stories using multiple footage sources, including archival content, while maintaining clarity, pacing, and engagement
- Experience in both editing and shooting, with solid cinematography fundamentals (lighting, composition, capturing high-quality footage)
- Background working in-house or with established brands/institutions, with an understanding of brand tone and stakeholder expectations
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (creative, marketing, design) and working closely with stakeholders