Commercial Video Editor, AI Expert

Weekday (YC W21)

. Collaborate with AI research teams to identify knowledge gaps and improve model performance in commercial video editing, post-production, pacing, continuity, color grading, versioning, and final delivery .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70 - $120 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, with a strong understanding of commercial video editing workflows and post-production standards. Capable of evaluating AI-generated content for editorial quality while providing structured feedback and developing quality-control guidelines.

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Adobe Premiere ProDaVinci ResolveCommercial Video EditingPost-Production WorkflowsFFmpeg

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Hard Skills

Video EditingColor GradingAudio SynchronizationProject File ManagementProRes Master PreparationDNxHR Master PreparationEditorial JudgmentCampaign VersioningTechnical Delivery RequirementsGenerative Video Tools

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationFeedback ProvisionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Avid Media ComposerAdobe After EffectsRunwayKlingLumaSoraTopazAdobe FireflyGenerative Extend

Industry Keywords

Post-Production StudiosAdvertising AgenciesBroadcast ContentOnline PlatformsSocial Media

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FFmpeg

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with AI research teams to identify knowledge gaps and improve model performance in commercial video editing, post-production, pacing, continuity, color grading, versioning, and final delivery
Design realistic editing tasks based on professional agency and commercial production workflows, including hero edits, campaign cutdowns, aspect-ratio adaptations, and localized versions
Produce high-quality reference edits using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve while maintaining editable timelines and organized project files
Evaluate AI-generated video edits for editorial quality, pacing, rhythm, continuity, audio synchronization, color accuracy, title safety, and technical delivery requirements
Provide clear, structured written feedback on creative and technical issues in AI-generated outputs
Develop editing guidelines, evaluation rubrics, and quality-control standards for commercial editing and post-production workflows
Apply technical validation methods and tools such as FFmpeg to assess video exports, formats, and delivery specifications
Collaborate with creative professionals and subject matter experts to maintain consistency and accuracy across AI training and evaluation datasets

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in commercial video editing, agency editing, or post-production
Demonstrated experience delivering commercial projects for editorial houses, post-production studios, advertising agencies, production companies, or established in-house brand studios
Strong portfolio featuring professionally shipped work, preferably with recognizable brand and campaign credits; student projects, crowd-rating assignments, and data-labeling work do not qualify as professional editing experience
Expert-level, hands-on proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
Working knowledge of Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects
Strong understanding of editable project files and post-production interchange formats, including .prproj, .drp, AAF, XML, and EDL
Experience preparing ProRes and DNxHR masters and managing project handoffs to color grading, VFX, and audio teams
Familiarity with FFmpeg or equivalent command-line tools for video transcoding, media probing, and batch exports
Practical experience with Rec.709 color grading and finishing in DaVinci Resolve, including skin-tone correction and LUT management
Extensive experience editing and versioning content for broadcast, online platforms, and social media
Ability to create campaign versions, including :60 to :06 cutdowns, 16:9, 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16 formats, localized versions, re-tagged edits, and subtitled content
Understanding of platform-specific delivery requirements, including safe areas, audio loudness standards, and slate specifications
Hands-on familiarity with generative video and AI-powered editing tools such as Runway, Kling, Luma, Sora, Topaz, Adobe Firefly, and Generative Extend
Strong editorial judgment for evaluating AI-generated content
Excellent written communication skills and ability to explain editorial decisions and technical feedback clearly
Availability to commit at least 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday