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Superpower

Video Editor

San Francisco, CA · Remote

About the Role You'll own paid social video editing for Superpower as part of a 2-3 person remote ... Brief Execution: Cut to the brief -- hook, hold, payoff, CTA, music, pacing. Execute, don't ...

Direct Agents

Video Editor - Contract

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$40 - $50/hr

Comfortable working with voiceover, music licensing, and audio timing * Experience editing for ... This is a contract, remote position. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters and scams. If you ...

Direct Agents

Video Editor - Contract

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$40 - $50/hr

Comfortable working with voiceover, music licensing, and audio timing * Experience editing for ... This is a contract, remote position. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters and scams. If you ...

Dream Three

Short Form Video Editor

New York, NY · Remote

Our projects span mediums and genres to include scripted and unscripted, podcasts and music ... Location: Fully remote (must have reliable internet and a capable editing setup). * Start Date:

WITHIN

Social Editor (Freelancer)

New York, NY · Remote

$23 - $53/hr

Stay on top of cultural and platform trends, integrating music, memes, and editing techniques that ... This is a remote role. Hourly rate based on education, experience, and skills level ($23-$53)

Mercury Radio Arts

Sr. Video Editor (Remote)

Irving, TX · Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

Perform multi-cam editing for live events as well as pre and post productions * Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects * Create and design graphics for videos * Manage and organize video assets ...

Hook Music

Product Designer, Studio

New York, NY · Remote

About Hook Hook is a social music platform, backed by top-tier investors, building the next ... This role is remote or hybrid for candidates applying from the NY metro area. What you'll do * Own ...

Hook Music

Product Designer, Studio

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

About Hook Hook is a social music platform, backed by top-tier investors, building the next ... This role is remote or hybrid for candidates applying from the NY metro area. What you'll do * Own ...

Incubator Lab

Performance Video Editor

Miami, FL · On-site +1

$1.0K - $3.5K/mo

VIDEO EDITOR (PAID MEDIA) at IncubatorLab ||| Remote - Worldwide except for Lahore, Pakistan ... Strong fundamentals in pacing, color correction, audio mixing, and music selection * Strong English ...

Low Battery

Social Editor (Pop Hive)

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

About Low Battery Vision We will be the definitive home for next-generation superfans of music ... A fully remote team * Health insurance * Yearly skills development budget RapTv is an Equal ...

Low Battery

Social Editor (Pop Hive)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

About Low Battery Vision We will be the definitive home for next-generation superfans of music ... A fully remote team * Health insurance * Yearly skills development budget RapTv is an Equal ...

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How much do remote music editing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote music editing in the United States is $26.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote music editing?

Remote music editing is the process of modifying, arranging, or enhancing audio tracks from a distance, often using cloud-based software and digital collaboration tools. Editors work with musicians, producers, and other stakeholders to cut, mix, and refine music files without being physically present in a studio. This allows for greater flexibility and can connect professionals from around the world, making music production more accessible and efficient. Remote music editors need strong technical skills in audio editing software and effective communication to ensure the final product meets client expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote music editor, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Music Editor, you need a solid understanding of music theory, audio editing techniques, and experience with digital audio workstations (DAWs), often backed by a degree in music production or related fields. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or Ableton Live, along with knowledge of plugins and file management systems, is typically required. Strong attention to detail, creativity, time management, and effective remote communication set top performers apart. These skills ensure high-quality, polished audio content delivered efficiently, meeting client needs and tight deadlines in a remote environment.

What are some common challenges faced by remote music editors and how can they be managed?

Remote music editors often face challenges related to communication and collaboration, since they work with artists, producers, and other team members who may be in different locations and time zones. To manage this, it's essential to use reliable project management tools, maintain clear and regular communication, and establish well-defined deadlines. Additionally, ensuring access to high-quality audio equipment and a stable internet connection can help maintain professional standards. Proactively seeking feedback and staying organized can also help remote music editors deliver consistent, high-quality results.

What is the difference between Remote Music Editing vs Remote Audio Editing?

AspectRemote Music EditingRemote Audio Editing
CredentialsMusic production knowledge, DAW proficiencyAudio engineering, sound editing skills
Work EnvironmentHome studio, remoteHome studio, remote
Industry UsageMusic, entertainment, mediaBroadcast, film, podcasting
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Remote Music Editing focuses on refining musical elements, arrangements, and song structure, often requiring music theory and DAW skills. Remote Audio Editing covers a broader range of audio content, including dialogue, sound effects, and mixing, with a focus on sound quality and technical editing. While both roles involve audio work and can be performed remotely, they serve different industry needs and require specific skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Remote Music Editing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 49% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,202 per year, or $26.5 per hour.

Video Editor

Superpower

San Francisco, CA • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

We're looking for high-velocity, high-craft remote video editors who want the best brief flow, the best creative team, and the best brand on their reel.

You'll ship 8–12 cuts per week, work async with the U.S. team, and operate on a clear weekly cadence.

About the Role

You'll own paid social video editing for Superpower as part of a 2–3 person remote edit team. You'll inherit a working asset library, a strategist who briefs with hypothesis-tied briefs, and a producer who runs QA. Your job is to ship cuts faster than the strategist can brief.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cut Production: Ship 8–12 cuts per week (UGC reformats, hook variants, paid social cuts, podcast clips, founder-led content); move briefs to v1 in under 48 hours; hit 80%+ pass rate on producer v1 review

  • Brief Execution: Cut to the brief — hook, hold, payoff, CTA, music, pacing. Execute, don't improvise.

  • Repurposing: Turn one UGC submission into 8–12 cuts with different hooks, music, and angles

  • Asset Library: Keep assets tagged, organized, and retrievable — next editor finds anything in 60 seconds

  • Self-QA: Audio levels, color, pacing, captions, safe zones — don't ship anything that needs basic fixes

  • Async Communication: Loom walkthroughs, written notes, clear timestamps in feedback threads — time zone is invisible because of how you work

Qualifications

  • Experience:

    • 4+ years editing paid social or short-form video, with at least 2 for a DTC brand or paid social-heavy creator

    • Reel includes paid social cuts with documented performance — winners that scaled

    • Proven async track record with U.S. teams

  • Skills:

    • Premiere or Final Cut at expert level; After Effects at intermediate or better

    • Execute a brief without multiple rounds of clarification

    • Self-QA so the producer doesn't have to redo your work

  • Mindset:

    • Craft-first, remote by choice — not the other way around

    • Brief in Frame.io today, v1 in Frame.io tomorrow

About Superpower

Superpower is a new health system on a mission to extend and enhance human life.

We started with lab testing, then data aggregation / digital twin, then an AI doctor, and now peptides.

Over the past 6 months, we have grown 10x whilst halving CAC. Now we are gearing up for hyper growth.

You can find more about us below:

  • superpower.com/series-a

  • Superpower Overview

  • Culture at Superpower


Company Philosophies

  • We are all here to genuinely do our life’s best work

  • Insanely high talent bar, never settling. A players only (see Steve Jobs)

  • We live to work as much as we work to live. But we sustainably espouse the superpower ethos of putting health first

  • We aim to set the gold standard for team health culture on the planet — live the ethos!

Investors

  • Forerunner (Top consumer healthcare VC in the world; early board members of Hims and Oura; Kirsten, founder of Forerunner, led our Series A)

  • 8VC (leading health and bio investor)

  • Evan Moore (Founder of Doordash; Partner at Khosla Ventures)

  • Cyan Bannister (early investor into Uber and SpaceX, former partner at Founder’s Fund, regarded as one of the top angels in the world)

  • Balaji Srinivasan (ex-Coinbase CTO and angel, ex-General Partner at a16z)

  • Arielle Zuckerberg (active angel, tech leader, relatively famous brother)

  • Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss

  • Susa Ventures (tier 1 healthcare VC)

  • Bond Capital (General Partner Jay Simons' early-stage fund within Bond)

  • Long Journey Ventures (investor in Uber, Notion, Loom, Affirm etc.)

  • Influencers

    • Shaan Puri (angel and podcast host of my first million)

    • Brooke Monke (50 million followers across socials)

    • Logan Paul

    • Steve Aoki

    • Justin Mares (founder of Truemed)

    • Giannis Antetokounmpo

    • Kylian Mbappé

We’re proud to be a global team and welcome talent from around the world. We offer visa sponsorship and can support relocation to the United States for the right candidates. Much of our team is international, and we’re committed to building a team of top-tier talent.