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Daily Wire

Video Editor

Nashville, TN

... documentaries from Jordan Peterson, with a host of other DailyWire+ content. This position will take raw video footage from various production projects and use his or her editing skills, creative ...

143 Studios LLC

Video Editor

Boston, MA · On-site +1

Continuously experiment with new editing techniques, retention strategies, and social storytelling formats * Edit multi-camera interviews, conversational content, and documentary-style segments with ...

143 Studios LLC

Video Editor

Boston, MA

Continuously experiment with new editing techniques, retention strategies, and social storytelling formats * Edit multi-camera interviews, conversational content, and documentary-style segments with ...

Incubator Lab

Performance Video Editor

Miami, FL · Remote

Proven track record editing for health, wellness, and supplement brands. * Deeply proficient with ... long-form documentaries, wedding films, or cinematic shorts. We want to see fast-paced, high ...

TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

Senior Editor

Stamford, CT · On-site

Passion for editing is essential-experience in sports is not required. Bonus Points: * Experience in documentary, narrative television, or music-driven content. * Knowledge of color correction, sound ...

Distant Moon

Post Operations Manager

Leesburg, VA · On-site

... documentary, commercial, and narrative projects. This role is focused on the backend systems ... This role works closely with post-production leadership, editors, producers, and operations teams ...

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Company3

Producer, Associate

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... documentaries, limited series, and episodic television. This role partners closely with editors, post supervisors, producers, and distribution partners to manage workflows, schedules, budgets, and ...

Company 3 / Method Inc.

Producer, Associate

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

... documentaries, limited series, and episodic television. This role partners closely with editors, post supervisors, producers, and distribution partners to manage workflows, schedules, budgets, and ...

Crossroads Church

Video Editor

Cincinnati, OH

... editing video projects in a wide range of formats, including (but not limited to): multi-camera interviews, narrative and performance music videos, and long-format documentary pieces. They need to be ...

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How much do documentary editing jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for documentary editing 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Documentary Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Documentary Editor, you need a strong grasp of storytelling, video editing principles, and experience with non-linear editing software, often supported by a degree in film, media, or related fields. Proficiency with tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, or Final Cut Pro, as well as knowledge of formats and post-production workflows, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and collaboration are crucial soft skills that help editors craft compelling narratives and work well with directors and producers. These skills and qualities are vital for producing engaging, coherent documentaries that effectively communicate their message and meet production deadlines.

What are typical challenges faced by documentary editors when shaping a story from raw footage?

Documentary editors often encounter the challenge of organizing large amounts of unscripted footage into a compelling, coherent narrative. They must balance the director's vision with the available material, sometimes working with incomplete or evolving storylines. Tight deadlines, last-minute changes, and collaborating closely with directors, producers, and sound designers are also common aspects of the role. Strong communication and creative problem-solving skills are essential for overcoming these challenges and producing a polished final product.

What is documentary editing?

Documentary editing is the process of assembling, organizing, and refining recorded footage, interviews, audio, and other elements to create a cohesive and compelling nonfiction film or video. Editors work closely with directors and producers to shape the narrative, determine pacing, and ensure that the story is both engaging and accurate. This role often involves making creative decisions about what content to include or omit, as well as incorporating graphics, sound, and music to enhance the final product.

What is the difference between Documentary Editing vs Video Editing?

AspectDocumentary EditingVideo Editing
CredentialsOften requires editing experience, film or media backgroundRequires editing skills, often with specific software knowledge
Work EnvironmentFilm or documentary production settingsVaries from corporate videos to social media content
Industry UsagePrimarily in film, television, and documentary projectsAcross multiple industries including marketing, entertainment, and corporate

Documentary editing focuses on shaping real-life footage into compelling stories, often requiring a deep understanding of storytelling and factual accuracy. Video editing is broader, encompassing various types of video content, from commercials to social media clips. While both roles require editing skills, documentary editing emphasizes narrative construction within factual contexts, making it more specialized.

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Video Editor

Video Editor

Daily Wire

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

You're not applying for just another job. Or some cush 9 to 5. You're applying to enter the battleground of ideas. To roll with a pride who never backs down. Sound fun? Then ditch the herd. Join the lions.

The Daily Wire is looking for a Video Editor to join our team! Our Video Editors work on a variety of content including daily podcasts, long-form interviews, YouTube videos, as well as shows like Ben Shapiro's Debunked and documentaries from Jordan Peterson, with a host of other DailyWire+ content.
 
This position will take raw video footage from various production projects and use his or her editing skills, creative intuition, and application of company's editing standards to fulfill the creative vision of the Director of Post-Production and other leaders of the Production department. Behind every piece of original Daily Wire video content is a talented member of our team of Video Editors. Now is your chance to be one of them!
 
Responsibilities 
 
Video Editing and Post-Production
Edit various creative and promotional video content, both long form and short form. Collaborate and communicate with the Post-Production Manager and Director of Production in editing sessions to implement creative notes. Creatively support and emphasize subject matter in videos through compelling editing and storytelling. Create assembly edits, string-outs, and finishing edits with precision. Edit in various digital-video formats. Convert, transcode, and compress media for post-production workflow. Deliver high-quality material on time, on budget, and in an efficient manner.
 
Project Management and Organization
Create project templates. Organize and archive footage and deliverables. Complete and submit daily project logs in accordance with Bentkey Project Log Policy.
 
Communication and Collaboration
Communicate and collaborate with team members and supervisors.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
 
Requirements
 
Education
High School Diploma or GED.
 
Demonstrated Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- 2+ years previous professional video editing experience required
- Working knowledge of video production
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud apps, particularly Premiere Pro and Photoshop
- Knowledge of digital media including codec, image types, resolutions, and frame rates
- Knowledge of After Effects and motion graphics (preferred but not required)
- Strong visual sensibility and pacing
- Experience working on viral YouTube content a plus
- Ability to maintain multiple ongoing projects at once
- Ability to apply notes given from management
- Maintain a positive attitude that promotes a healthy work environment
- Comfortable working under tight deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Assembly and Editorial experience
- Audio Mixing experience (preferred but not required)
- Color Correction experience (preferred but not required)
- G-suite proficiency
 
PLEASE NOTE: A link to your reel/portfolio is required for consideration for this position. Candidates who do not include a reel / work samples, or who provide dead links, will automatically be disqualified. Thank you!
Reports to: Director of Post-Production
Start date: Immediate
Employment type: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Compensation: Dependent upon experience
Benefits: Health insurance options (medical through BlueCross Blue Shield; dental and vision through Guardian); Paid Time Off; 401k (5% match)
 
To learn more about Daily Wire, please visit the following Daily Wire Facebook and YouTube page links:
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Not every company kicks off in a garage and expands into one of America's fastest-growing conservative media outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment - but then again, no other company is the Daily Wire.

Built from the ground up by Ben Shapiro and Jeremy Boreing, the Daily Wire started as a side gig and morphed into a political news and commentary powerhouse in just 6 short years. Now, the Daily Wire is producing entertainment content, investigative journalism, and, of course, multiple chart-topping podcasts. Our team is constantly moving, innovating and growing. We adapt to any and all obstacles with a team of creative geniuses that are all aligned in creating unparalleled content that provides a voice for facts and for freedom. We don't just echo whatever's trending - we set trends. When you join the Daily Wire team, your finger isn't just on the pulse. From The Ben Shapiro Show to Matt Walsh, and to the newsroom of some of America's most influential writers, you are the pulse. And if that interests you, we're all ears.

Daily Wire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please Note: Daily Wire participates in E-Verify and performs background checks on all new hires. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Thank you!
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