Assistant Video Editor Jobs in Milwaukee, WI (NOW HIRING)

Job Description C2's client, a mission-driven consumer services organization, seeks a Video Producer/Editor to craft compelling stories that help responsible Americans protect themselves and their families. Known for their fast-paced, purpose-driven, and genuinely engaging culture, they have been recognized as #25 on The Wall Street Journal's 2025 list of America's Most Loved Workplaces, featured in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces in 2023 and 2024, and named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for 14 consecutive years.

The work they do has real impact: they help Americans protect themselves, their families, and their freedoms every day. This is a full-production seat. The right candidate moves comfortably between concept development, field and studio capture, edit bay work, and platform delivery, with fluency in how story structure shifts across short, mid, and long form.

This role shapes how the brand connects with members and the responsible firearm ownership community, and candidates who are personally comfortable with and supportive of responsible firearm ownership will thrive in it. Start Date: ASAP Duration: Direct Hire Location: Hybrid, West Bend, WI, 3 days/week onsite Compensation: $75-$90K, Commensurate with experience Benefits: Full benefits package including mental health benefit, on-site gym, and work from home flexibility Technology: Client supplies all software and hardware; purpose-built studio and podcast studio on-site Job Description Responsibilities: Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and stakeholders to develop video concepts and production approaches across advertising, social media, YouTube, training, brand campaigns, and member communications Support full-cycle production from pre-production planning, story development, shot lists, and filming through editing, finishing, and distribution preparation Capture professional video content in studio, office, classroom, range, event, and on-location environments, operating cameras, lighting, audio, and stabilization equipment Conduct interviews and capture authentic performances from members, employees, instructors, partners, and on-camera talent Edit short-form and long-form content, shaping raw footage into clear, emotionally engaging stories through pacing, structure, sound design, music, graphics, and visual sequencing Create platform-specific versions, cutdowns, trailers, promotional edits, and content variations optimized for YouTube, Meta, TikTok, OTT, and member-facing channels Perform color correction, audio cleanup, captioning, finishing, and quality-control work; incorporate motion graphics, animation, and branded visual elements when appropriate Apply AI-assisted editing, generative media, transcription, captioning, and workflow-automation tools to improve speed, scalability, and creative potential while maintaining brand accuracy and authenticity Help establish repeatable AI-enabled workflows, templates, and production standards for the video team; share emerging tools and techniques with creative partners Produce platform-aware content that accounts for hooks, pacing, duration, aspect ratio, and narrative structure across audiences and channels Contribute original story treatments, visual approaches, interview questions, hooks, and content formats; receive and apply creative feedback in a fast-moving production environment Maintain organized project files, footage, audio, graphics, templates, and final deliverables following established digital asset management and archiving practices Manage multiple projects and deadlines while protecting clients brand standards across all video deliverables Requirements: 3+ years of professional experience in video production, editing, or a closely related creative role Demonstrated experience across multiple production phases, including planning, filming, editing, and delivery Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of After Effects or comparable motion-graphics tools Working knowledge of professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment Strong command of visual storytelling, editing rhythm, composition, sound, and narrative structure across short, mid, and long form Experience producing content for multiple formats and digital platforms Ability to manage multiple projects, organize complex media files, and meet deadlines in a high-output production environment Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating versatility across production and editing work, with clear examples of story-driven content Ability to work onsite in West Bend, WI three days per week Nice to Have: Experience with AI-assisted creative tools, generative video platforms, or production automation Motion graphics, animation, color-grading, sound-design, or visual-effects experience Background in interview-driven, documentary-style, or educational content production Experience with direct-response advertising, platform-specific creative testing, or performance-marketing content Photography, livestreaming, podcast production, or multicamera production experience Not your type of gig, but know someone who would be interested. Refer a qualified candidate and if they get the job, you get a signing bonus.

Make sure they mention your name as their referral source so you get your well-deserved credit. All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. C2 does not sponsor work visas.

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