Video Editor (Freelance)

In this role, you will:

• Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies
• Import, transcode, sync, and organize raw footage and assets within established workflows
• Build rough assemblies and string outs from creative briefs or scripts, maintaining clear timelines and labeling systems
• Support light color correction, audio leveling, and motion graphics under the guidance of senior editors
• Keep project files organized and manage storage workflows across shared drives and cloud platforms
• Export, encode, and deliver final videos in multiple aspect ratios and codecs optimized for social and digital platforms
• Manage revisions, versioning, and delivery according to specs and client feedback
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure consistency with brand standards
• Troubleshoot common post-production issues and assist with software/hardware setup when needed
• Stay up to date on emerging editing tools, platform requirements, and content best practices

• 2+ years of hands-on video editing or post-production experience (internships and freelance work welcome)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; knowledge of After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn and grow from feedback
• Passion for culture, social media, and content that captures attention
• Effective communication skills
• Strong understanding of video codecs, terminology, and editing workflows
• Adobe Premiere & After Effects proficient
• DaVinci Resolve familiarity.
• ARRI / RED/ Canon / Phantom footage workflow experience
• On-set DIT experience
• Meticulous organization
• Strong project and file management
• Strong creative sensibility, with a finger on the pulse of cosmetics and fashion marketing trends
• Experience with editing videos for packaged consumer goods in the beauty industry
• Must be available to work at least 20 hours a week
• Candidates must be based in the United States

Other Skills and Abilities

• Organization and time management to complete all projects, assignments, and tasks on time.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to take direction well while working both collaboratively as well as independently.

Physical demands

Standing, Walking and Sitting. Frequently working on a computer, occasionally lifting, pushing & pulling up to 50lbs, bending & stooping.

The starting base hourly range for this position in the selected city is $40.00 - $55.00 hourly. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographical location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.