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This is a temporary freelance position with the potential to be extended. As a Video Editor, you'll be central to creating sharp, captivating edits across our wide range of digital content-including ...

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Freelance Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$2.0K - $2.0K/wk

This is a temporary freelance position with the potential to be extended. As a Video Editor, you'll be central to creating sharp, captivating edits across our wide range of digital content-including ...

LaSalle Network has partnered with a growing beauty brand in their search for a Freelance / Contract Video Editor to join their in-house creative team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a ...

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Austin, TX · On-site

$70K/yr

As a Video Editor, you'll support Aalo's growing pipeline of video content, crafting engaging ... Experience coordinating freelance crews or managing small-scale video productions from concept ...

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Check out the videos on our website before applying so that you know what kind of videos we create: We're looking for the best freelance editors to help us create custom videos for clients ranging in ...

... and freelance work welcome) · Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred · Proficiency in ... Experience editing video for beauty, cosmetics, or other consumer-packaged-goods brands · ...

... and freelance work welcome) • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred • Proficiency in ... Experience editing video for beauty, cosmetics, or other consumer-packaged-goods brands • ...

The Freelance Video Editor will work independently or as part of a team to create pictures and sound which accurately and fairly represent the news and turning it into finished product.

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelancer 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 does a freelancer video editor do?

A freelancer video editor is a self-employed professional who edits video footage for clients on a project-by-project basis. Their responsibilities include cutting and assembling raw footage, adding effects, sound, and transitions, and ensuring the final product meets client specifications. They often work with various types of content such as commercials, YouTube videos, films, and corporate videos. Freelancer video editors must be skilled in editing software, communicate effectively with clients, and manage their own schedules and business operations.

How do freelancer video editors typically manage client feedback and revisions during a project?

Freelancer video editors often use collaborative tools like Frame.io, Dropbox, or Google Drive to share drafts and gather client feedback efficiently. Clear communication is key—most editors establish a revision policy at the start, specifying the number of revisions included in the project scope. This helps manage expectations and keeps the workflow smooth. Regular check-ins and prompt responses to client notes ensure that the final product aligns with the client's vision, while also helping to maintain professional boundaries and project timelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelancer Video Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelancer Video Editor, you need strong video editing skills, a creative eye, and proficiency in storytelling, often supported by a portfolio showcasing your work. Expertise in editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, along with knowledge of color grading and audio editing, is essential. Excellent communication, time management, and adaptability help you collaborate with clients and deliver projects on schedule. These skills ensure you can produce high-quality, client-focused videos while maintaining a successful freelance business.
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Freelance Video Editor

Freelance Video Editor

Complex

New York, NY

$2.0K - $2.0K/wk

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Company And Culture
 
Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Why We're Hiring

Complex is on the hunt for a talented and driven Video Editor to join our dynamic Post Production team. If you're passionate about cutting-edge storytelling, fluent in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects & Photoshop, and thrive in a fast-paced editorial environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the visual voice of one of the most influential brands in pop culture. This is a temporary freelance position with the potential to be extended.

As a Video Editor, you'll be central to creating sharp, captivating edits across our wide range of digital content-including YouTube series, social-first videos, sizzles, and sponsored content. This role requires a rare blend of editorial creativity, technical fluency, and efficient project management.

What You'll Do
  • Edit full videos end-to-end for a variety of formats including YouTube and various social platforms 

  • Craft high-quality edits for longform news interviews, short-form vertical video series with premium motion graphics, and brand specific sizzle reels

  • Apply advanced editing techniques: audio leveling, color correction, transitions, and GFX integration using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop

  • Collaborate with producers to shape narratives that align with Complex's editorial tone and cultural voice

  • Manage a diverse array of footage across different formats, frame rates, resolutions, and codecs

  • Maintain organized project structures, strictly adhering to established naming conventions, media workflows, and archiving protocols

  • Optimize exports for platform-specific technical specs, while maintaining the creative and editorial integrity of each piece

Who You Are
  • 4-8 years experience editing digital-first content, with a reel that demonstrates work on longform interviews, vertical video series, and sizzle reels

  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, and strong skills in After Effects

  • A sharp eye for storytelling, pacing, rhythm, and visual polish, along with technical precision

  • Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects with efficiency and creativity

  • Familiarity with third-party plugins (like Maxon) and openness to experimenting with AI tools for image generation is a plus

  • Deep understanding of social platforms and their respective optimization best practices

  • Genuine interest in contemporary pop culture, along with an appreciation for the diverse subject matter Complex covers-music, fashion, sports, sneakers, internet culture, and entertainment

  • Clear, proactive communication and an ability to thrive in collaborative creative environments

  • Availability to work on-site at our NYC office 5 days a week

$2,000 - $2,085 a week
The Pay Range, which consists of rate of pay per hour, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
 
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
 
Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
 
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
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