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Relativity Space

Senior Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA

$74K - $112K/yr

Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science ... You'll be editing the videos that tell the story of Terran R and shape external and internal ...

Relativity Space

Senior Video Editor

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$74K - $112K/yr

Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science ... You'll be editing the videos that tell the story of Terran R and shape external and internal ...

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Senior Video Editor

Relativity Space

Los Angeles, CA

$74K - $112K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

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9.7

Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team: 

The Brand & Communications team drives all aspects of brand identity, media relations, digital media, and content strategy, focusing on both external impact and internal alignment. Our mission is to position the company as a trusted industry leader and household name, shaping the narrative around our bold vision and groundbreaking milestones. By crafting compelling stories and innovative campaigns, we energize and inspire stakeholders, fueling momentum that drives Relativity's mission forward. 

About the Role:

This role owns the post-production for Relativity Space and will assist on the production side as well. You'll be editing the videos that tell the story of Terran R and shape external and internal perception of the company. As a member of the Communications & Brand team, you'll work with the Manager of Media Production to turn footage into high-quality and compelling videos. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable editor that will help tell the story of Terran R. This role is geared towards someone who has experience across commercial, branded, documentary, social, and narrative focused content.  

  • Edit world-class video content from rough cut to final delivery incorporating color correction, sound design, and motion graphics in the final exports
  • Manage large-scale media asset ingestion, organization, cataloging, and archiving with a focus on efficiency and scalability
  • Provide editorial guidance in pre-shoot meetings, on-site, and in post-production that aligns with the goals of the team
  • Translate creative briefs, brand strategies, and business needs into high-impact, creative videos
  • Work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and build relationships and trust with stakeholders, peers and working groups
  • Assist our production team with operating cameras as needed during shoots

About You:

  • Bachelor's degree in Film or Media Production, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience as an editor within a collaborative environment with a portfolio demonstrating a wide range of projects and different editing styles
  • Pro-level fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere and After Effects
  • Strong attention to detail and project organization with an ability to deliver quality work on-time in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to juggle multiple editing projects and deadlines in parallel
  • Availability to make frequent trips to our locations in Stennis, MS and Cape Canaveral, FL and work on a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends

Nice to haves but not required:  

  • Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, technology, or other engineering-led industries
  • Strong understanding of brand campaigns, art direction and social/digital media ecosystems
  • Experience with animation software including Cinema4D and Blender

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$74,000—$112,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

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