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How much do commission video editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for commission video editor in Virginia is $31.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.20 and $39.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a commission video editor?

A Commission Video Editor is a freelance or contract-based professional who edits video content for clients on a per-project or commission basis. They work with raw footage, apply transitions, effects, and sound design to create polished videos. This role often involves collaborating with clients to meet specific creative and technical requirements. Unlike in-house editors, they typically manage multiple clients and set their own schedules.

What types of projects and clients can I expect to work with as a commission video editor?

As a Commission Video Editor, you will typically work on a wide variety of projects, such as promotional videos, social media content, event highlights, educational materials, and branded advertisements, depending on your area of specialization. Clients may include marketing agencies, small businesses, content creators, event organizers, or individual entrepreneurs looking for tailored visual content. The diversity of commissions requires adaptability and creative problem-solving, as you'll often need to interpret unique client briefs and deliver videos that meet specific objectives. This dynamic work environment allows you to build a robust portfolio, develop specialized expertise, and establish long-term professional relationships. Successful Commission Video Editors are proactive in communication and thrive when balancing creative vision with client requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commission video editor?

To excel as a Commission Video Editor, you need advanced video editing abilities, a solid understanding of storytelling, and experience with various video formats. Familiarity with software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects is essential, and certifications in these tools can be advantageous. Strong communication, time management, and client collaboration skills help you effectively meet client expectations and manage multiple projects. These competencies ensure timely delivery of high-quality video content tailored to diverse client needs in a flexible, commission-based environment.

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What cities in Virginia are hiring for Commission Video Editor jobs? Cities in Virginia with the most Commission Video Editor job openings:
Infographic showing various Commission Video Editor job openings in Virginia as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, and 27% Part Time. Highlights an 85% In-person, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,164 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

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Job Announcement
Senior Editor, China
About MBN
Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is the premier Arabic-first media organization that connects the Middle East and the United States. The company is in the midst of an exciting digital transformation and looking for energetic and talented people who care about journalism and the Middle East to join us on this journey.
We provide original and indispensable reporting, perspectives and commentary on the Middle East and how America's engagement impacts the region. MBN delivers content in both Arabic and English across multiple platforms, in formats including written articles, short-form video, newsletters, podcasts, data trackers and social media.
Our target audience is decision-makers, influencers, and residents of key capitals across the Middle East, as well as the next generation of globally engaged, digitally connected youth.
About the Role
China is one of the most consequential stories in the Middle East today, and MBN already leads in covering it. With our China Tracker established, we're looking for a Senior Editor to take that coverage to the next chapter.
In this role, you'll help set the direction for how MBN covers China across the region, and you'll connect the dots between developments that often get reported in isolation. Your job is to turn a steady stream of events into coverage that explains what's actually happening - and why it matters across the Arab world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
  • Set the editorial direction for MBN's China coverage, spanning the economy, and US-China and regional geopolitics, including China's role in the Gulf and North Africa.
  • Connect developments across the desk's core beats - military, economy, diplomacy, soft power, and technology - into clear, coherent analysis.
  • Commission, shape, and approve high-impact stories, turning news events into sharp analytical narratives.
  • Maintain a consistent standard of tone, rigor, and editorial judgment across everything the China desk produces.
  • Guide the work of the Senior Investigative Correspondent, the Data Editor, and the MENA field reporters.
  • Weigh the geopolitical and reputational risks of sensitive stories.

Other Duties:
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates are required to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, international affairs or related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in journalism, editorial leadership, or geopolitical analysis.
  • Deep expertise in China's political economy and global positioning.
  • Strong experience in long-form or analytical journalism (FT, The Economist, Bloomberg, or equivalent preferred).
  • Excellent editorial judgment and narrative-structuring skills.
  • A proven ability to interpret complex systems rather than report isolated events

Skills considered a plus to have:
  • Mandarin or Arabic language proficiency is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with MENA geopolitics and China's presence in the region.
  • Experience directing data-driven or OSINT-supported investigations.
  • Experience in video news production.

Submit a CV, a short cover note explaining your interest in the China/MENA beat, and 2-3 representative work samples (published clips, datasets, or investigations)
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.