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Live In Animation Editor Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Create and/or enhance motion graphics, animation, and visual effects as needed * Support the ... Experience supporting or participating in live video shoots * Ability to jump in wherever needed ...

... best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer ... Use motion graphics and animation to create easy to understand and visually enticing stories.

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

... live well for less. We take tremendous pride in our products and look forward to developing the ... The position requires the candidate to have a strong skill level in post-production video editing ...

Manage audience tactics in breaking news situations and major coverage events (e.g., editing live blogs, live streaming radio shows, supporting reporters in live coverage). * Work with enterprise ...

Hands-on experience using LLM-based tools (such as ChatGPT, Jasper, Claude, or similar) in a live ... Experience editing and managing other writers, delivering direct feedback, and setting team-wide ...

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Healthtech Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

This is a leadership role in the Modern Healthcare newsroom. You will help set the editorial ... Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on ...

This is a leadership role in the Modern Healthcare newsroom. You will help set the editorial ... Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on ...

... hooks in the first seconds, tight pacing, and clear storytelling. * Rapidly turn live streams ... Extensive experience editing social-first content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, X ...

... hooks in the first seconds, tight pacing, and clear storytelling. * Rapidly turn live streams ... Extensive experience editing social-first content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, X ...

Managing Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 ... Liaise with regional Managing Editors and the Executive Editor of North America to share weekly ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in animation editor in Chicago, IL is $32.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.02 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Video/Motion Editor

Video/Motion Editor

smartdept. inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

We're looking for a skilled Video/Motion Editor to support our video and motion team as a key right-hand partner to the Video/Motion Director. In this role, you'll take raw footage and creative assets and turn them into polished, finished content ready for use across web, mobile, social, and broadcast. You'll collaborate closely with the team to ensure every deliverable meets quality standards, brand expectations, and project goals.
Key Responsibilities
  • Edit video and motion graphic content for a variety of formats and platforms (web, mobile, social, broadcast)
  • Assemble raw footage, dialogue, music, sound effects, and graphics into finished video deliverables
  • Create and/or enhance motion graphics, animation, and visual effects as needed
  • Support the production team by assisting with video shoots when necessary
  • Collaborate with internal team members to ensure final edits meet creative intent and desired outcomes
  • Maintain strong attention to detail and ensure content is delivered on time and production-ready
Required Skills / Qualifications
  • Strong video editing experience with a solid understanding of pacing, storytelling, and visual flow
  • Motion graphics experience with the ability to build or modify graphics/animations as needed
  • Comfortable working with multiple types of media assets (footage, audio, graphics, effects)
  • Ability to take direction well and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced creative environment
  • Reliable, responsive, and able to manage deadlines while maintaining quality
Nice to Have
  • Experience supporting or participating in live video shoots
  • Ability to jump in wherever needed during production to help the team meet deadlines

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About smartdept.

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smartdept. is a nationwide creative, digital, and marketing talent resource. We provide companies with freelance, contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire candidates for on-site, remote, and hybrid opportunities. Our ability to service customers of all sizes, while still taking a boutique approach to service, allows us the best chance to cultivate the successful relationships we value. Our detailed matching process lets us really get to know everything about our talent – their short- and long-term goals, strengths and weaknesses, favorite playlist, go-to social media influencer, you name it. So when you present us with your criteria, we can provide the most ideal candidate, not just the most available one.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2001

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