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David Zwirner

Freelance Video Editor

New York, NY

$40 - $60/hr

This role entails assisting with video editing in Premier, sorting footage, organizing and archiving footage, and color correction. The Freelance Video Editor should be proficient in Adobe Premiere ...

Barbarian

Senior Designer (Freelance)

New York, NY · On-site

As a freelancer on the Barbarian Creative team, you'll help shape consumer behavior through bold ... Manages, organizes, and archives assets, consistently applying archiving principles and ensuring ...

David Zwirner

Freelance Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$40 - $60/hr

This role entails assisting with video editing in Premier, sorting footage, organizing and archiving footage, and color correction. The Freelance Video Editor should be proficient in Adobe Premiere ...

David Zwirner

Freelance Video Editor

New York, NY

$40 - $60/hr

This role entails assisting with video editing in Premier, sorting footage, organizing and archiving footage, and color correction. The Freelance Video Editor should be proficient in Adobe Premiere ...

Barbarian

Senior Designer (Freelance)

New York, NY · On-site

As a freelancer on the Barbarian Creative team, you'll help shape consumer behavior through bold ... Manages, organizes, and archives assets, consistently applying archiving principles and ensuring ...

Paramount

Freelance Production Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$18.67/hr

Freelance Production Assistants operate the teleprompter during live newscasts, manage and organize ... Locate, catalogue, and retrieve file video and archival material * Answer phones, relay information ...

Prolific Academic Ltd

$15 - $30/hr

Game Development / Environment Artist - AI Training (Freelance - Remote) About Prolific Prolific is ... Asset licencing: Licence existing works from your personal/ studio archives for a flat fee

Fox

Freelance Producer, FOX Nation

New York, NY · On-site

$35 - $48.79/hr

FOX Nationis seeking a dynamic, experienced Freelance Producer to join the live team. The FOX ... archival video, and managing rights and clearances * Coordinate with other departments throughout ...

The Banner

Visuals Editor

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Assign staff and freelance photographers, illustrators and visual contributors for breaking news ... Research wire, archival and licensed imagery, ensuring appropriate permissions, credits, captions ...

The Banner

Visuals Editor

Baltimore, MD

Assign staff and freelance photographers, illustrators and visual contributors for breaking news ... Research wire, archival and licensed imagery, ensuring appropriate permissions, credits, captions ...

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How much do freelance archivist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance archivist in the United States is $72,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance Archivist job?

A Freelance Archivist is a professional who organizes, preserves, and provides access to historical or important records on a contract basis. They work independently with museums, libraries, businesses, or individuals to manage collections, digitize documents, and develop archival systems. Their work ensures that valuable information remains accessible and well-maintained. Unlike full-time archivists, they take on short-term projects or ongoing freelance work.

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

To thrive as a Freelance Archivist, you need a background in archival science, information management, and meticulous organizational skills, often supported by a degree in library science or a related field. Familiarity with digital archiving software, metadata standards, and content management systems, as well as certifications such as the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) credential, are valuable. Excellent communication, adaptability, and time management skills help freelancers effectively liaise with diverse clients and manage multiple projects. These abilities ensure accurate preservation and accessibility of records, while building a reputation for reliability and expertise in a competitive field.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Freelance Archivist?

As a Freelance Archivist, your daily responsibilities often include assessing, organizing, and preserving physical and digital collections for various clients such as museums, businesses, or private individuals. You may digitize records, create metadata, implement filing systems, and develop finding aids to ensure easy retrieval of information. Frequent communication with clients is necessary to clarify project goals, set timelines, and provide progress updates. This role requires balancing independent tasks with collaborative input from stakeholders to ensure the archival materials meet specific preservation and access needs.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Archivist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 28% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,781 per year, or $35 per hour.
Freelance Video Editor

Freelance Video Editor

David Zwirner

New York, NY

$40 - $60/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

About the Opportunity

Freelance Video Editor | $40-60 per hour, commensurate with experience

David Zwirner gallery is looking for a Freelance Video Editor to work on-site at our Chelsea, NY location. This role entails assisting with video editing in Premier, sorting footage, organizing and archiving footage, and color correction. The Freelance Video Editor should be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with experience in Photoshop and Adobe Audition, and have previous video editing experience within a fine arts setting. This position will support our Video Coordinator to create video documentation of exhibitions, artwork, special projects, and some coverage of artists in their studios and our galleries.

What you'll do:

  • Edit video content for NYC exhibitions, walk-throughs, installations, interviews, and relevant behind-the-scenes documentary footage, for archive, press, website, social, and other channels as needed.
  • Extract clips from existing content, making custom edits for social, marketing, and sales usage.
  • Caption long-form content and social content in accordance with gallery style guidelines.
  • Adapt audio for use on YouTube and other platforms.
  • Animate still photography for inclusion in video.
  • Reformat web content for use on social media.
  • Edit social-first content from existing archival video, and imagery.
  • Fine-tune and adjust color
  • Assist with uploading videos to the archive, website, and other channels as needed.

What we would like you to have:

  • Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Experience with Photoshop and Adobe Audition is a plus.
  • Experience using Google Suite and Vimeo.
  • Understanding of Sony, Lumix, and DJI camera systems.
  • Eye for accuracy in color grading for video.
  • Good eye for flow and timing.
  • Understanding of gallery style.
  • Professionalism and discretion.
  • Previous video editing experience within a fine arts setting (museum, gallery, arts institution, artist studio, etc) is a plus.

Please submit a resume/CV, work sample/portfolio, rate sheet, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.