Senior Video Editor / Lead Editor

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

WAGE / SALARY

$8/hour

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

May 23, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Senior Video Editor / Lead Editor — Job Description Outline
Position Title

Senior Video Editor / Lead Editor

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Video Editor who can lead post-production workflows from ingest to final delivery. This role requires advanced expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, strong leadership abilities, high-level color grading and creative storytelling skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and salvage imperfect footage captured in fast-paced production environments.

The ideal candidate is dependable under pressure, thrives in unconventional schedules when deadlines demand it, and can manage both creative direction and technical execution across multiple projects.




Trial Edit & Hiring Process

All applicants will be required to complete a challenging trial editing task before being considered for the role.

This test is intentionally designed to reflect real production conditions and evaluate:

Editing ability
Creative decision-making
Storytelling
Audio balancing
Color grading
Workflow organization
Problem-solving under pressure

We are looking for editors who can produce polished, professional-level work — not rushed edits with generic templates, automated captions, or low-effort effects. Submissions that appear careless, unfinished, or overly reliant on drag-and-drop editing styles will not qualify for payment or further consideration.

The trial task is paid only if the submission demonstrates strong effort, quality execution, and professional editing standards.

We keep the test difficult on purpose because we are only looking to bring on highly capable editors who can operate at a high level consistently.

Editors who successfully complete the onboarding process and become part of the team will have opportunities for increased pay, larger responsibilities, and long-term growth within the company.







Key Responsibilities
Editing & Post-Production
Lead the editing process for commercial, branded, documentary, social, and cinematic video content
Manage complete Premiere Pro workflows including:
Project organization
Media ingest
Proxy workflows
Timeline management
Multicam editing
Sound syncing
Final exports and delivery
Deliver polished edits under tight deadlines
Maintain consistent pacing, storytelling, and visual quality
Leadership & Team Management
Act as Lead Editor on productions and post-production teams
Oversee junior editors and assistant editors
Maintain project timelines and ensure efficient workflow execution
Collaborate with producers, directors, cinematographers, and creative teams
Provide feedback and creative direction during post-production
Color Grading & Creative Enhancement
Perform advanced color correction and cinematic color grading
Match footage from multiple cameras and inconsistent shooting environments
Enhance visual tone, mood, and brand consistency
Create stylized looks when needed for campaigns or creative projects
Problem Solving / Footage Recovery
Troubleshoot and repair common production issues including:
Poor exposure
Bad white balance
Audio issues
Shaky footage
Framing mistakes
Inconsistent camera settings
Salvage problematic footage and turn difficult shoots into usable final products
Identify technical issues early and propose solutions quickly
Workflow & Technical Operations
Maintain organized project archives and media management systems
Optimize workflows for speed and collaboration
Handle exports for web, broadcast, social media, and client delivery
Stay current with editing trends, plugins, codecs, and industry standards

Required Qualifications
3+ years of professional video editing experience
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
Strong understanding of post-production workflows
Advanced color grading and correction experience
Experience leading editing teams or post-production departments
Excellent storytelling instincts and editing rhythm
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
Adobe After Effects
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Audition
Motion graphics and sound design experience
Knowledge of camera codecs and production workflows
Experience working in fast-paced production environments

Work Schedule Expectations
Must be flexible and available to work unconventional hours when production deadlines require it
Ability to handle late-night edits, rapid turnarounds, and occasional weekend work
Comfortable operating in high-pressure environments with shifting priorities
Ideal Candidate Traits
Calm under pressure
Highly detail-oriented
Creative problem solver
Strong leadership presence
Technically advanced editor
Adaptable and resourceful
Passionate about cinematic storytelling and visual quality
Deliverables / Expectations
High-quality edits delivered on schedule
Consistent visual and storytelling standards
Efficient management of post-production workflow
Ability to rescue difficult footage and maintain professional final output
Leadership and accountability across editing projects

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