Direct Agents is hiring: Video Editor - Part Time, Contract in New York

We’re looking for a part‑time Video Editor to join our NYC‑based studio team. You’ll bring modern, scroll‑stopping editing chops to everything from short‑form social ads to long‑form storytelling. If you're fluent in fast‑paced digital media, understand what makes creative perform, and have a sharp eye for design, timing, and motion—read on. This role pays $30‑$35/ hour and is on‑site in our NYC office. WHAT YOU'LL DO Craft high‑performing, visually engaging videos for social, CTV, and digital platforms Edit across styles—UGC, branded mini‑docs, performance ads, sports content, and more Use motion graphics, compositing, and editorial techniques to elevate each project Collaborate closely with creative directors, producers, and designers to bring ideas to life Stay ahead of digital trends and apply best practices for modern storytelling Manage post workflows efficiently from ingest to delivery WHAT YOU BRING Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with a strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and flow Experience designing and animating motion graphics and title treatments Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator for prepping and manipulating layered assets Ability to edit for multiple formats and aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9, 4:5) for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, CTV, and web Knowledge of sound design and audio mixing to polish final cuts Comfortable working with voiceover, music licensing, and audio timing Experience editing for performance marketing—direct response, hooks, and CTA‑driven creative Proficient in color correction, LUTs, and basic grading Skilled at applying brand guidelines, integrating logos, text overlays, and end cards seamlessly Bonus: experience with sports content, including highlights, sizzle reels, or doc‑style athlete features Bonus: experience editing music‑related content, such as music videos or studio sessions Highly organized with the ability to manage project files, versioning, and multi‑platform exports A collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment Familiarity with modern plugins, AI tools, and workflow accelerators like Frame.io, Red Giant, Topaz, and Runwa #J-18808-Ljbffr