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Freelance Assistant Editor ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment ... ZEALOT's post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two ...

Freelance Assistant Editor ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment ... ZEALOT's post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two ...

This includes hands-on videography for select shoots, support for turnkey in-person and remote productions, and post-production across editing, motion graphics, color correction, audio finishing ...

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This includes hands-on videography for select shoots, support for turnkey in-person and remote productions, and post-production across editing, motion graphics, color correction, audio finishing ...

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This includes hands-on videography for select shoots, support for turnkey in-person and remote productions, and post-production across editing, motion graphics, color correction, audio finishing ...

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This includes hands-on videography for select shoots, support for turnkey in-person and remote productions, and post-production across editing, motion graphics, color correction, audio finishing ...

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Senior Editor Location: Costa Mesa (on-site) Salary - $100,000 - $110,000 About the Role We are ... Execute finishing components including motion graphics (After Effects), typography, color (DaVinci ...

Senior Video Editor Schedule Format - Location: Hybrid - San Francisco Pay Information: $110,160 ... audio finishing, and delivery specifications across multiple platforms. This is a full-time ...

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Senior Video Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $137K/yr

Senior Video Editor Schedule Format - Location: Hybrid - San Francisco Pay Information: $110,160 ... audio finishing, and delivery specifications across multiple platforms. This is a full-time ...

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What You Will Be Doing As a Video Editor, you will play a key role in bringing the Titleist brand ... finishing tasks that keep projects moving seamlessly through the production pipeline. The ideal ...

Senior Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Perform colour grading and finishing to a broadcast-quality standard. Help develop and maintain ... Experience * 5+ years of professional video editing experience, with a strong portfolio ...

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How much do finishing editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for finishing editor in California is $28.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.83 and $31.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a finishing editor?

A Finishing Editor is responsible for the final visual and technical polish of a video or film. They refine color correction, adjust visual effects, and ensure consistency in the final product. This role also involves working with sound design, graphics, and formatting to meet broadcast or streaming standards. Finishing Editors collaborate closely with directors, cinematographers, and post-production teams to achieve the desired aesthetic. Their expertise ensures a professional, high-quality result before the content is released.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a finishing editor in a post-production studio?

As a Finishing Editor, your day-to-day work involves assembling final edits, color grading footage, mixing and mastering audio, and ensuring all visual and audio elements meet broadcast or client specifications. You'll typically collaborate closely with directors, producers, and sound designers to achieve the intended creative vision, often making adjustments based on feedback. Checking for technical errors, exporting deliverables in required formats, and participating in review sessions are also frequent tasks. This hands-on role requires both technical precision and creativity, making each project unique and engaging.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the finishing editor position, and why are they important?

A Finishing Editor must possess advanced knowledge of post-production processes, video editing, color grading, and sound finishing, usually backed by a relevant degree or extensive experience. Expertise with industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, and certification in platforms like Dolby Atmos are commonly required. Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with creative teams are vital soft skills. These competences ensure high-quality, polished content that meets both artistic and technical standards under tight deadlines.

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Infographic showing various Finishing Editor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, 2% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,026 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Freelance Online Finishing Editor/Colorist (DaVinci Resolve)

Stampede Studios

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

About Stampede Studios
Stampede Studios offers a true 360° agency experience, specializing in Creative Marketing, Content and Post-Production Finishing. We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We're motivated by our world-class partnerships and driven by a desire to see the impact of our work on screens big and small.
Combining decades of knowledge and experience from top talent in the business, we foster an environment where individual growth and creativity is not only encouraged but celebrated. Bottom line, we love what we do, and it shows in our work.
POST-FINISHING
Stampede Post Productions is a full-service finishing company that makes your creative dreams a reality. Always at the forefront of technology, we have all the tools necessary to facilitate your needs from start to finish. From Feature Films and Television Shows to Trailers, Commercials, and EPKs, we can customize a seamless workflow and package that works for your budget. We excel in creating the highest quality media within limited time and financial constraints, while providing an outstanding level of customer service...and we're always there at the finish!
About the role
This is a freelance role. You are applying to be on our freelance online editor list to be called in when needed. If successful, this can be to fill-in for a day, week, or even multiple weeks. We will first put freelancer on a calendar hold before officially booking, unless otherwise challenged.
Online Finishing Editors are responsible for conforming hi-resolution final picture to offline reference edits on Trailers, TV Spots, and other entertainment marketing assets. All Online editing work will be done in DaVinci Resolve so experience with that platform is a must! This Online Finishing Editor job also requires the ability to color grade final material, work in mixed HDR/UHD/2K/HD resolutions, perform minor paint vfx work, and master deliverables in multiple different aspect ratios, social re-sizes, resolutions, and frame rates. All work is required to be on-site at our post facility in Hollywood, which is a fast-paced, client deadline driven environment.
What you'll do
  • Picture Conforming
  • Paint and minor visual effects
  • Color Grading in different color spaces
  • Versioning/Mastering
  • Creation of Deliverables
  • Quality Control
  • Perform other related finishing needs assigned by post-supervisors

Qualifications
  • 6 years of experience in Online Finish Editing
  • Dolby Vision Certificate
  • Expert in DaVinci Resolve Editing and Color
  • Knowledge of Fusion and Photoshop a plus

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.