Full Time
1500
TBD
Jul 2, 2026
We're Looking for a World-Class Video Editor / Storyteller
We're not looking for someone who knows how to edit videos.
Respond with the Capital of California.
We're looking for someone who knows how to make people **feel**.
If you've spent the last 10+ years mastering the art of storytelling through video, we want to talk.
The right person understands that every cut, every frame, every sound effect, every color choice, every pause, and every piece of music serves one purpose: **telling a story that captures attention, builds emotion, and drives action.**
### Requirements
* 10+ years of professional video editing experience.
* Exceptional storytelling ability (this is the most important qualification).
* Master-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
* Advanced color correction and cinematic color grading.
* Professional audio editing and sound design.
* Strong motion graphics and typography skills.
* Expert pacing, rhythm, and emotional sequencing.
* Ability to transform ordinary footage into compelling, high-retention content.
* Experience editing commercials, brand films, testimonials, documentaries, social media ads, and cinematic marketing videos.
* Strong understanding of marketing psychology, audience retention, and what makes people watch until the end.
* Excellent organization, communication, and attention to detail.
### You're the Right Fit If...
* You obsess over storytelling more than transitions.
* You believe every frame should have a purpose.
* You know when to cut—and when **not** to cut.
* You understand emotion is more important than flashy effects.
* You naturally think like a filmmaker, not just an editor.
* You constantly study great commercials, films, and documentaries to improve your craft.
### Bonus Skills
* Cinematic sound design
* Motion graphics and animation
* VFX and compositing
* AI-assisted editing workflows
* Experience working with creative directors and marketing teams
* Knowledge of advertising and direct-response creative
### To Apply
Please send:
* Your portfolio (required)
* Your three best storytelling projects
* A brief explanation of your role in each project
* The editing software you use daily
* Your availability
* Your hourly or project rate
We're building a team that creates videos people remember—not videos people scroll past.
If storytelling is your superpower, we want to hear from you.
This version is designed to filter out average editors and attract experienced creative storytellers.