Video Editor

. Edit long-form and short-form video from rough cut to final keeping viewers watching to the end.

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit long-form and short-form video from rough cut to final keeping viewers watching to the end.
Work closely with the Manager, Studio and Production and Executive Producer, Podcasts, taking direction on story, pacing and structure and building editorial judgment with every episode.
Handle audio mixing, color correction, captioning and motion graphics, building toward full ownership of finishing and craft.
Cut platform-specific versions for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok from a single shoot.
Turn around notes quickly and cleanly.
Join the team’s performance reviews and learn how data shapes the next edit.
Ingest, sync and manage dailies so footage stays organized and easy to find.

What you’ll need

2–5 years of editing experience, ideally for a creator, media brand or digital-first channel.
A reel that shows range across long-form and short-form content.
Proficiency in industry-standard video and audio editing software (Adobe Premiere preferred).
A growing story instinct: you’re developing a feel for what to keep, what to lose and where the energy drops, and you welcome feedback.
Experience cutting interview content.
Bonus: YouTube retention know-how (hooks, chapters, where viewers drop off) and thumbnail design.

Comp & perks