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Edit multi-camera interviews, conversational content, and documentary-style segments with strong ... Short Form Editing * Edit full-length podcast/video episodes, trailers, and short-form social ...
Video Editor
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Video Editor
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$90K - $100K/yr
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Video Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
In this role, you will: * Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies * Import, transcode ...
Video Editor
Alachua, FL · On-site
Job Type Full-time Description Under the direction of the Senior Video Production Manager, primary tasks for the Video Editor will revolve around video editing, creation of graphics, production of ...
Video Editor
Alachua, FL · On-site
Job Type Full-time Description Under the direction of the Senior Video Production Manager, primary tasks for the Video Editor will revolve around video editing, creation of graphics, production of ...
Video Editor - Snowball
$80K - $100K/yr
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Video Editor - Snowball
$80K - $100K/yr
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Video Editor
Alachua, FL · On-site
Under the direction of the Senior Video Production Manager, primary tasks for the Video Editor will revolve around video editing, creation of graphics, production of animated media, and organization ...
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Video Editor
Alachua, FL · On-site
Under the direction of the Senior Video Production Manager, primary tasks for the Video Editor will revolve around video editing, creation of graphics, production of animated media, and organization ...
Edit multi-camera interviews, conversational content, and documentary-style segments with strong ... Short Form Editing * Edit full-length podcast/video episodes, trailers, and short-form social ...
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Edit multi-camera interviews, conversational content, and documentary-style segments with strong ... Short Form Editing * Edit full-length podcast/video episodes, trailers, and short-form social ...
Senior Video Editor * Content Lead * Creative Strategist Apply Now If you: * Know how to hook attention in the first 3 seconds * Care about pacing, not just cuts * Can turn average footage into great ...
Senior Video Editor * Content Lead * Creative Strategist Apply Now If you: * Know how to hook attention in the first 3 seconds * Care about pacing, not just cuts * Can turn average footage into great ...
Description Under the direction of the Senior Video Production Manager, primary tasks for the Video Editor will revolve around video editing, creation of graphics, production of animated media, and ...
Description Under the direction of the Senior Video Production Manager, primary tasks for the Video Editor will revolve around video editing, creation of graphics, production of animated media, and ...
Video Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
In this role, you will: * Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies * Import, transcode ...
Video Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
In this role, you will: * Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies * Import, transcode ...
Video Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
In this role, you will: * Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies * Import, transcode ...
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Video Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
In this role, you will: * Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies * Import, transcode ...
As a temporary Video Editor at the National Inventors Hall of Fame, you will be part of an award ... Able to edit mini-documentary style in lengths from 3-minute to 15-minutes * Ability to meet ...
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Edinburg, TX · On-site
$69K/yr
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Video Editor & Graphic Designer
Edinburg, TX · On-site
$69K/yr
Ability to deliver broadcast quality production including television ads and short documentaries ... Knowledge of modern video editing techniques, be able to visualize directorial concepts, and work ...
Video Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
In this role, you will: * Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies * Import, transcode ...
Video Editor
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
In this role, you will: * Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies * Import, transcode ...
Video Editor
Vista, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
In this role, you will: * Assist Senior Editors and Creative Directors in shaping video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzles, and case studies * Import, transcode ...
Video Editor
Vista, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
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Ability to deliver broadcast quality production including television ads and short documentaries ... Knowledge of modern video editing techniques, be able to visualize directorial concepts, and work ...
Ability to deliver broadcast quality production including television ads and short documentaries ... Knowledge of modern video editing techniques, be able to visualize directorial concepts, and work ...
L ead the video editing team in producing high-quality video content for Bloomberg's various platforms. * C ollaborate with producers, directors, and other team members to understand project ...
L ead the video editing team in producing high-quality video content for Bloomberg's various platforms. * C ollaborate with producers, directors, and other team members to understand project ...
Senior Video Editor
New York, NY · On-site
Lead the video editing team in producing high-quality video content for Bloomberg's various platforms. * Collaborate with producers, directors, and other team members to understand project ...
Senior Video Editor
New York, NY · On-site
Lead the video editing team in producing high-quality video content for Bloomberg's various platforms. * Collaborate with producers, directors, and other team members to understand project ...
Full-time Senior Video Editor: About Boncom Boncom is an advertising and communications agency. We develop innovative and strategic campaigns both traditionally and in the digital realm. We are ...
Full-time Senior Video Editor: About Boncom Boncom is an advertising and communications agency. We develop innovative and strategic campaigns both traditionally and in the digital realm. We are ...
Performance Video Editor (Remote)
Miami, FL · Remote
$1K - $5K/yr
VIDEO EDITOR (PAID MEDIA) at IncubatorLab Remote - Worldwide Incubator Lab is looking for a ... long-form documentaries, wedding films, or cinematic shorts. We want to see fast-paced, high ...
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Performance Video Editor (Remote)
Miami, FL · Remote
$1K - $5K/yr
VIDEO EDITOR (PAID MEDIA) at IncubatorLab Remote - Worldwide Incubator Lab is looking for a ... long-form documentaries, wedding films, or cinematic shorts. We want to see fast-paced, high ...
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Full-time
Posted 16 days ago
Job description
Who are we?
143 Studios is an award-winning media production company headquartered in Boston, MA focused on creating, producing, and publishing first-of-its-kind audio and visual content that inspires and empowers millions of people globally. We are the team behind the Golden Globe-nominated show The Mel Robbins Podcast, which is #1 most-followed show on Apple Podcasts. We're also the same team behind The Let Them Theory, a cultural phenomenon with almost 10 million copies sold, six #1 Audible Originals, and professional development education for many of the largest companies in the world. Every day, our work reaches more than 40 million online followers around the world.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly skilled Video Editor to join our Post Production team. This role is focused on shaping compelling, emotionally resonant long-form podcast and video content from raw footage through final delivery.
You'll work closely with producers and the post-production team to craft polished episodes that maintain pacing, strengthen storytelling, and elevate the viewer experience. The ideal candidate has strong editorial instincts, understands conversational storytelling, and can balance technical execution with emotional impact.
This role is heavily focused on long-form editing, narrative pacing, visual polish, motion graphics integration, and creating highly engaging short-form content optimized for social platforms.
The ideal candidate understands how to transform long-form conversations into emotionally compelling, high-retention content across platforms while maintaining the integrity of the story and brand voice.
Day-to-Day
This role is highly collaborative and fast-paced. On a typical day, you'll move between long-form episode editing, social cutdowns, motion graphics work, creative reviews, and iterative feedback sessions with producers and the post-production team.
You'll regularly:
Long & Short Form Editing
Send us your resume, portfolio and a brief cover letter sharing why you are the perfect fit for this role.
143 Studios is an award-winning media production company headquartered in Boston, MA focused on creating, producing, and publishing first-of-its-kind audio and visual content that inspires and empowers millions of people globally. We are the team behind the Golden Globe-nominated show The Mel Robbins Podcast, which is #1 most-followed show on Apple Podcasts. We're also the same team behind The Let Them Theory, a cultural phenomenon with almost 10 million copies sold, six #1 Audible Originals, and professional development education for many of the largest companies in the world. Every day, our work reaches more than 40 million online followers around the world.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly skilled Video Editor to join our Post Production team. This role is focused on shaping compelling, emotionally resonant long-form podcast and video content from raw footage through final delivery.
You'll work closely with producers and the post-production team to craft polished episodes that maintain pacing, strengthen storytelling, and elevate the viewer experience. The ideal candidate has strong editorial instincts, understands conversational storytelling, and can balance technical execution with emotional impact.
This role is heavily focused on long-form editing, narrative pacing, visual polish, motion graphics integration, and creating highly engaging short-form content optimized for social platforms.
The ideal candidate understands how to transform long-form conversations into emotionally compelling, high-retention content across platforms while maintaining the integrity of the story and brand voice.
Day-to-Day
This role is highly collaborative and fast-paced. On a typical day, you'll move between long-form episode editing, social cutdowns, motion graphics work, creative reviews, and iterative feedback sessions with producers and the post-production team.
You'll regularly:
- Edit long-form podcast and interview content from raw footage through final delivery
- Create high-performing short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging social platforms
- Review footage to identify compelling emotional moments, strong hooks, and engaging story beats
- Shape narrative pacing, emotional arcs, and conversational flow to create impactful storytelling moments
- Build dynamic cold opens, teasers, and viral-ready clips that immediately capture audience attention
- Use pacing, jump cuts, music, sound design, tension, silence, and visual rhythm to elevate storytelling and emotional impact
- Adapt storytelling styles and editing approaches based on platform behavior and audience consumption patterns
- Collaborate closely with producers to refine narrative structure, emotional clarity, and audience experience across all content
- Continuously experiment with new editing techniques, retention strategies, and social storytelling formats
- Edit multi-camera interviews, conversational content, and documentary-style segments with strong editorial judgment
- Manage timeline organization, syncing, media workflows, versioning, and project management
- Incorporate music, sound design, captions, graphics, and motion elements to strengthen clarity and engagement
- Design and implement motion graphics, animated typography, lower thirds, visual callouts, and transitions
- Create visually dynamic edits through kinetic text, compositing, zooms, punch-ins, speed ramps, and animated social graphics
- Optimize edits for multiple aspect ratios and platform deliverables, including vertical, square, and widescreen formats
- Apply color correction, audio cleanup, and finishing polish to final deliverables
- Maintain organized project files, exports, templates, and archival systems
- Stay current on evolving social trends, platform best practices, creator content styles, and audience engagement techniques
- Balance multiple fast-moving projects and deadlines in a high-volume production environment
- Ensure all content aligns with brand standards while continuing to push creative quality and innovation
Long & Short Form Editing
- Edit full-length podcast/video episodes, trailers, and short-form social content from raw footage through final delivery
- Build rough cuts, implement producer feedback, and manage iterative revisions
- Shape pacing, emotional beats, and narrative structure to maximize viewer retention and engagement
- Craft emotionally impactful edits that strengthen storytelling, tension, clarity, and audience connection
- Create platform-native short-form edits optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical platforms
- Identify compelling hooks, emotional moments, viral-ready clips, and high-retention story beats from long-form conversations
- Build dynamic cold opens, teasers, and social-first edits designed to immediately capture audience attention
- Use pacing, jump cuts, music, sound design, silence, and visual rhythm to elevate storytelling and emotional impact
- Adapt editing approaches and storytelling styles based on platform behavior and audience consumption patterns
- Continuously experiment with retention editing strategies, pacing techniques, and emerging social storytelling formats
- Manage multi-cam edits, syncing, timeline organization, and media workflows
- Incorporate music, sound design, graphics, captions, and motion elements to enhance storytelling
- Apply audio cleanup, color correction, and finishing polish
- Integrate branded graphics, lower thirds, and visual templates
- Collaborate closely with producers and post-production teams throughout the edit process
- Maintain organized project files, exports, templates, and archival systems
- Create and implement motion graphics and animated visual elements within long-form episodes and short-form content
- Develop dynamic motion graphic packages and animated visual systems for social and episodic content
- Leverage animated typography, visual callouts, transitions, compositing, and supporting graphics to enhance clarity and engagement
- Design high-impact hooks, captions, kinetic text, and visual pacing strategies tailored for social platforms
- Create visually dynamic edits using motion design, zooms, punch-ins, speed ramps, animated graphics, and compositing techniques
- Support visual storytelling through motion design, animation, and creative post-production techniques
- Work within established brand guidelines to maintain visual consistency across all content
- 5-7+ years of professional video editing experience across both long-form and short-form content
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in podcast, interview, documentary-style, and social-first content
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects
- Advanced motion graphics and animation skills, including animated typography, kinetic text, compositing, visual storytelling, transitions, and branded motion systems
- Strong proficiency in Cinema 4D or equivalent 3D/motion design software is a plus
- Deep understanding of pacing, retention editing, storytelling structure, emotional storytelling, and platform-specific audience behavior
- Experience creating highly engaging short-form content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical platforms
- Strong understanding of social-first editing styles, audience hooks, watch-time optimization, and engagement-driven storytelling
- Experience editing multi-camera productions, long-form interviews, and conversational content
- Ability to create and integrate motion graphics, visual callouts, animated infographics, and dynamic visual treatments that enhance narrative clarity and engagement
- Strong understanding of sound design, music pacing, color correction, and finishing workflows
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across complex post-production pipelines
- Ability to manage multiple edits, fast turnaround timelines, and iterative feedback in a high-volume production environment
- Strong collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally with producers, creatives, and social teams
- Passion for creating emotionally impactful content that reaches and inspires millions of people
Send us your resume, portfolio and a brief cover letter sharing why you are the perfect fit for this role.