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Mercury

Video Lead - Stories

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

A strong creative operator who can move fluidly between big-picture programming strategy and frame ... A self-directed builder who thrives in remote-first, async environments and brings clarity ...

Lumenci

Consultant - Video Codec

Austin, TX · Remote

$100K - $150K/yr

... firms operating across the software, telecommunications, semiconductor, and emerging technology ... Remote, US-based * Location: Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States , subject to ...

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King's Daughters

Video Monitor Technician I

Ashland, KY · On-site +1

Job Summary Responsible for utilizing remote patient safety audio and video monitoring technology ... RN or LPN as needed. • Communicates pertinent information during shift reports and documents in ...

King's Daughters

Video Monitor Technician I

Ashland, KY · On-site +1

Job Summary Responsible for utilizing remote patient safety audio and video monitoring technology ... RN or LPN as needed. • Communicates pertinent information during shift reports and documents in ...

Slash Financial

Senior Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$70K - $100K/yr

We help founders and operators run their entire financial workflow in one place, and we are growing ... Remote is possible for an exceptional candidate. Compensation $70,000-$100,000, depending on ...

Reddit

Staff iOS Engineer, Media Foundation

In-depth knowledge of AVFoundation for video and audio playback, asset management, streaming ... You collaborate effectively with teams in a fully remote environment and discuss complex topics ...

Sweet Fish Media

Freelance Producer

Winter Garden, FL · On-site +1

$40/hr

... video?" This is a creative-operator seat with real ownership-you'll help guide a portfolio of ... Supporting remote recordings and preparing materials for upcoming shoots * Partnering with an ...

Sweet Fish Media

Freelance Producer

Winter Garden, FL · Remote

$40/hr

... video?" This is a creative-operator seat with real ownership-you'll help guide a portfolio of ... Supporting remote recordings and preparing materials for upcoming shoots * Partnering with an ...

DVSport

Replay Technical Support Specialist

Las Vegas, NV · Remote

$45K - $55K/yr

at DVSport | Las Vegas / Remote Ever wonder what officials watch so they can efficiently confirm or ... Servers, capture/playback video equipment, and analogue or digital audio equipment * Experience ...

DVSport

Replay Technical Support Specialist

Charlotte, NC · Remote

$45K - $55K/yr

at DVSport | Charlotte / NC / Remote Ever wonder what officials watch so they can efficiently ... Servers, capture/playback video equipment, and analogue or digital audio equipment * Experience ...

DVSport

Replay Technical Support Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$60K - $85K/yr

at DVSport | Los Angeles/Southern California / Remote Ever wonder what officials watch so they can ... Servers, capture/playback video equipment, and analogue or digital audio equipment * Experience ...

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DVSport

Replay Technical Support Specialist

Denver, CO · Remote

$45K - $65K/yr

at DVSport | Denver, CO / Remote Ever wonder what officials watch so they can efficiently confirm ... Servers, capture/playback video equipment, and analogue or digital audio equipment * Experience ...

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How much do remote video playback operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote video playback operator in the United States is $25.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Video Playback Operator vs Video Technician?

AspectRemote Video Playback OperatorVideo Technician
CredentialsBasic technical skills, possibly certifications in AV or mediaTechnical certifications, AV or media production experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, often from home or control roomOn-site, in studios, venues, or production facilities
Employer & IndustryBroadcast, live events, media companiesBroadcast, film, live events, AV services

The Remote Video Playback Operator primarily manages video content remotely, focusing on playback and stream control, while the Video Technician often handles setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of AV equipment on-site. Both roles require technical skills and industry knowledge, but differ mainly in work environment and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Video Playback Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,104 per year, or $25.5 per hour.
Video Lead - Stories

Video Lead - Stories

Mercury

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

In 1969, Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett co-launched Sesame Street with a then-radical idea: educational content didn't have to be dry to be meaningful. Storytelling, visual craft, spirit, and warmth could all help shape how people learn.
We're not making children's television at Mercury, but we do believe that the founders, builders, and entrepreneurs who turn to us for context deserve content that's truly useful, memorable, enjoyable - and just a little bit magical.
To that end, Mercury's Stories team is looking for Video Lead to own and grow our YouTube presence. You'd join a creative team that makes multimedia content - from a magazine to research reports, tutorials to audio stories - exploring many facets of what it takes to build enduring companies.
In this role, you'll lead channel strategy for YouTube, overseeing video production and shaping channel-native programming across long-form video, Shorts, recurring series, and emerging formats. You'll combine strong editorial instincts with deep platform fluency to grow high-quality video programming without losing creative sharpness or brand integrity.
If this sounds like you...
  • A deeply platform-native video strategist who understands what makes YouTube channels grow...
  • A strong creative operator who can move fluidly between big-picture programming strategy and frame-by-frame edit feedback...
  • Someone with strong creative taste who knows how to turn loose ideas into compelling content, including recurring formats, series, and more...
  • An enthusiastic collaborator who knows how to set the pace and scale output (and yourself) while holding the quality bar high...
  • A self-directed builder who thrives in remote-first, async environments and brings clarity, momentum, and strong communication to collaborative work...

...then read on.
In this role, you will:
  • Own Mercury's YouTube strategy and programming across formats, using audience insights, platform trends, analytics, and editorial judgment to drive channel growth
  • Lead production from concept through publishing - including scripting, creative development, shoot planning, editing oversight, packaging, and distribution
  • Develop and refine formats and concepts that strengthen audience engagement and channel identity
  • Build scalable workflows and production systems that support consistent, high-quality output
  • Oversee freelancers, editors, producers, talent, and external partners, providing clear creative direction and feedback
  • Jump into production directly when needed - shaping story structure, reviewing edits, refining thumbnails/titles/hooks, or producing content yourself
You have:
  • 8+ years of relevant experience across video, multimedia, social content, editorial, creator media, and/or brand storytelling
  • Significant experience growing YouTube channels with measurable audience and engagement results
  • Deep understanding of YouTube as a platform, including programming strategy, retention, packaging, Shorts, distribution, and channel growth
  • Experience balancing performance goals with high creative,editorial, and brand standards
  • Experience leading productions and managing freelance editors, producers, shooters, agencies, talent, and/or other collaborators
  • Strong communication and organizational skills in remote-first, often async environments
  • Excitement around experimentation, iteration, and building from the ground up

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits.
Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:
  • US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $158,200 - $197,800
  • US employees outside of the New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle or the San Francisco Bay Area: $142,400 - $178,000

Please submit your portfolio or links to your work, as well as a short cover letter, with your application. Applications without work samples and a cover letter will not be considered for this role.
Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.
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