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Snowball

Short-Form Video Editor - PrayerSong

$8K - $10K/mo

Short-Form Video Editor - PrayerSong Contract | $8K-$10K/month | US Remote | 6-12 months Snowball ... Background in documentary, nonprofit, or purpose-driven media * Experience creating ad-style edits ...

Skdk

Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing techniques, trends in advertising, and advancements ... limited to commission on new business and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base ...

Hammer Media

Senior Video Editor - YouTube

Austin, TX · On-site

Use insights to refine editing style and improve future videos Requirements * 5+ years of of editorial or documentary-style video editing experience, ideally with YouTube-first content * Strong long ...

Hammer Media

Senior Video Editor - YouTube

Austin, TX · Remote

Use insights to refine editing style and improve future videos Requirements * 5+ years of of editorial or documentary-style video editing experience, ideally with YouTube-first content * Strong long ...

Magnet Media, Inc.

Social Video Editor

New York, NY

$3K - $5K/wk

ASAP, launch is early May THE ROLE We are hiring a social video editor who specializes in YouTube Shorts and TikTok to cut social clips for a prestige music documentary podcast hosted by cultural ...

Magnet Media, Inc.

Social Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$3K - $5K/wk

ASAP, launch is early May THE ROLE We are hiring a social video editor who specializes in YouTube Shorts and TikTok to cut social clips for a prestige music documentary podcast hosted by cultural ...

Skdk

Video Editor

Washington, DC

$110K - $120K/yr

Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing techniques, trends in advertising, and advancements ... limited to commission on new business and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base ...

Stagwell Global LLC

Video Editor

Washington, DC

$110K - $120K/yr

Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing techniques, trends in advertising, and advancements ... limited to commission on new business and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base ...

Skdk

Video Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing techniques, trends in advertising, and advancements ... limited to commission on new business and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base ...

HighKey Agency

YouTube Video Editor

$25/hr

Experience with documentary or reality-style editing * Experience creating short-form cutdowns from long-form content * Basic motion graphics or After Effects knowledge Compensation $25/hr Why Join ...

Ballerina Farm

Sr Video Editor / Producer

Midway, UT · Hybrid

The Role The Sr Video Editor / Producer will be primarily responsible for editing high-quality ... Experience shooting lifestyle, documentary, and product videos. * Familiarity with short-form ...

Ballerina Farm

Sr Video Editor / Producer

Midway, UT · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

The Role The Sr Video Editor / Producer will be primarily responsible for editing high-quality ... Experience shooting lifestyle, documentary, and product videos. * Familiarity with short-form ...

Ballerina Farm

Sr Video Editor / Producer

Midway, UT · On-site

The Role The Sr Video Editor / Producer will be primarily responsible for editing high-quality ... Experience shooting lifestyle, documentary, and product videos. * Familiarity with short-form ...

AEG

Editor

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

The primary function of this role involves original content creation through video editing of UFC ... to edit documentary and studio style programming. * Edits a variety of short form content ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for commission documentary video editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Commission Documentary Video Editor vs Freelance Documentary Video Editor?

AspectCommission Documentary Video EditorFreelance Documentary Video Editor
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in film, media, or related field; experience preferredSame as commission; often self-taught or with formal education
Work EnvironmentEmployed by production companies, broadcasters, or NGOs; office or studio settingRemote or on-location; flexible workspace
Industry UsageCommon in media organizations, documentary production companiesPopular among independent filmmakers and small production projects
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for job stability, benefits, and project scopeCompared for flexibility, rates, and project variety

The main difference between a Commission Documentary Video Editor and a Freelance Documentary Video Editor lies in employment structure and work environment. Commission editors are typically employed by organizations, offering stability and benefits, while freelance editors work independently, enjoying flexibility but managing their own projects and clients.

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Infographic showing various Commission Documentary Video Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 72% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Short-Form Video Editor - PrayerSong

Snowball

Remote

$8K - $10K/mo

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Short-Form Video Editor - PrayerSong
Contract | $8K-$10K/month | US Remote | 6-12 months
Snowball is seeking a Short-Form Video Editor to craft emotionally powerful vertical video content for PrayerSong, a mission-driven platform focused on spreading love, hope, and connection through music and storytelling.
About Our Client
PrayerSong produces content intended to comfort, uplift, and inspire. Their work focuses on authentic stories that resonate across cultures and beliefs, emphasizing compassion, healing, and emotional connection.
A glimpse into PrayerSong: Real people share deeply meaningful stories from their lives, and the team transforms them into original songs that honor those experiences and become lifelong keepsakes. See here for an example of the impact.
Mission alignment is critical. The ideal editor cares deeply about creating work that helps people feel understood, supported, and connected. This role is not purely technical. Much of the storytelling power emerges in how the narrative is shaped, paced, and felt.
The Opportunity
As Short-Form Video Editor, you will transform footage and raw moments into concise, emotionally impactful vertical videos designed for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
You will work closely with the content creator and creative team to highlight emotionally meaningful moments and shape them into concise vertical stories that feel complete, authentic, and emotionally resonant.
This role will also create short-form videos using pre-existing footage and brand assets to build complete, polished videos for social distribution and paid marketing campaigns.
You will play a central role in refining story structure, pacing, and tone while ensuring each piece connects quickly and meaningfully with viewers.
This role reports directly to PrayerSong, with Snowball providing YouTube strategy and creative support.
What You'll Do
  • Edit short-form vertical video content with strong emotional clarity and pacing, creating complete videos from pre-existing footage, interviews, music, and brand assets for social and paid marketing campaigns.
  • Identify and elevate authentic, vulnerable moments
  • Deliver final vertical videos and supporting assets optimized for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels
  • Maintain organized project files and consistent delivery timelines
  • Use audience insights to improve retention while preserving emotional authenticity
  • Balance subtlety and restraint with powerful storytelling choices

What You Bring
  • 3-5+ years of professional editing experience with a strong storytelling portfolio; YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Instagram Reels strongly preferred
  • Experience editing content for social media campaigns, paid marketing, or performance-driven content
  • Demonstrated ability to craft emotionally resonant short-form or narrative content
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable tools
  • Strong understanding of pacing, tone, and narrative structure for vertical video
  • Excellent taste and restraint in music and editorial choices
  • Detail-oriented with a high bar for polish and emotional authenticity
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote production environment

Bonus
  • Background in documentary, nonprofit, or purpose-driven media
  • Experience creating ad-style edits or performance-driven social content
  • Experience working with brand guidelines and structured asset libraries
  • Experience editing content involving sensitive or personal topics
  • Strong intuition for music selection and sound design that supports emotional storytelling

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