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Video Editor - Contract to Perm

Direct Agents, New York, New York, us, 10261

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We’re looking for a contract to perm 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 $40-$50/ hour, depending on experience, 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 Runway

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