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Video Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

... and still images (stock or sourced online), with or without heavy graphic treatment ... Does not need to identify as a colorist, but has the ability to work with the Creative Director on ...

Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

... and still images (stock or sourced online), with or without heavy graphic treatment ... Does not need to identify as a colorist, but has the ability to work with the Creative Director on ...

... and still images (stock or sourced online), with or without heavy graphic treatment ... Does not need to identify as a colorist, but has the ability to work with the Creative Director on ...

Video Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

... online), with or without heavy graphic treatment. * Collaborate with the Creative Director ... Does not need to identify as a colorist, but has the ability to work with the Creative Director on ...

Hair Stylist

Somerville, MA · On-site

$800/wk

... Online social media presence is generating new clients everyday. We need a stylist, right now who ... Proven experience as a hairstylist or colorist * Proficiency in cutting, coloring, and styling ...

... in-person and online. Our talented Art Educators help children to explore their creative side ... Colorist, Illustrator * Photo Retoucher Commitment Expectations: To help our teams collaborate ...

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... in-person and online. Our talented Art Educators help children to explore their creative side ... Colorist, Illustrator * Photo Retoucher Commitment Expectations: To help our teams collaborate ...

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How much do online colorist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for online colorist in the United States is $23.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an online colorist?

An Online Colorist is responsible for enhancing and correcting the color of digital videos, films, or commercials during post-production. They work with specialized software to adjust color balance, contrast, saturation, and overall visual tone to achieve a desired look. Online Colorists collaborate closely with directors, cinematographers, and editors to ensure consistency and artistic intent. This role requires a strong understanding of color theory, technical proficiency in grading tools, and attention to detail.

What does an online colorist do?

An Online Colorist spends much of the day color grading video footage to enhance visual mood and consistency, working closely with directors, editors, and cinematographers to achieve the desired artistic vision. Responsibilities also include preparing reference looks, managing color pipelines, matching shots for continuity, and ensuring projects meet technical delivery standards. Collaboration using online review tools and frequent communication with remote teams is common. Additionally, Online Colorists may troubleshoot color science issues, render final masters, and sometimes participate in client review sessions to implement feedback efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an online colorist?

To thrive as an Online Colorist, you need advanced skills in color grading, color science, and a strong understanding of video formats and workflows, typically supported by a portfolio and relevant visual arts education. Mastery of industry-standard software such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and calibration tools is essential. Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to take creative direction make a candidate stand out. These competencies are vital to deliver visually cohesive projects, meet client specifications, and maintain high production values in a remote or collaborative environment.

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Infographic showing various Online Colorist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,641 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Summary

NFL Film's is looking for an exceptional seasonal Assistant Colorist focused on color grading and standard operating procedures.
In this role, you will be responsible for assistant color correction on marketing work, as well as football footage.  You will collaborate with members of our agile team, including scanners, colorists, on-line and finishing editors, producers, as well as engineering.

Essential Functions

  • Proficient knowledge in Linux and Davinci Resolve
  • Advanced ability to read and use Waveform and Vectorscopes.
  • Ingest video and audio from a wide variety of formats, codecs, and types
  • Using shared storage infrastructure and asset management systems.
  • Ensure color grading suite is clean and organized
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

  • Fluent within the Davinci Resolve color tab

Preferred Education and Experience

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be experienced, detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate comfort with ambiguity. A positive attitude despite the pressures of a fast-paced environment is essential, as is the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Physical Demands

None

Travel

No

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.