Senior Video Editor Job at Acquisition.com in Las Vegas

The Senior Video Editor exists to produce high-quality content while setting the editorial standard for the entire editing team. This is a player-coach role where you are responsible for both your own output and the quality of everything that ships.

You are actively editing across long-form and short-form content while also reviewing cuts, giving feedback, and guiding editors through creative and workflow challenges. Your work sets the bar. The team follows it.

You lead the development of new shows from an editorial perspective. You define pacing, tone, structure, and visual identity, then translate that into clear standards the team can execute against.

This role reports to the Director of Post-Production and directly supports the performance, consistency, and growth of the editing team.

Responsibilities

Edit and deliver long‑form and short‑form content at a high standard, consistently meeting deadlines across multiple projects

Define and document the editorial style, pacing, and structure for new shows, including templates and repeatable frameworks

Review editor cuts and provide clear, actionable feedback that improves quality and reduces revision cycles

Act as the first point of escalation for editors on creative decisions, pacing challenges, and technical issues

Mentor and develop editors through direct feedback, skill‑building, and ongoing performance guidance

Enforce post‑production standards including file management, naming conventions, and workflow consistency

Requirements

7+ years of professional video editing experience across both long‑form and short‑form content

Proven experience mentoring or leading other editors in a production or media environment

Strong editorial judgment with a clear understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience retention

Experience building or defining the creative direction for shows, series, or repeatable content formats

High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and comfort working within structured post‑production workflows

Strong communication skills with the ability to give direct, constructive feedback and hold quality standards

Results

Content is delivered on time with consistent quality across all formats and platforms

Revision cycles decrease over time as editors improve and standards become clearer

Every new show has a defined and documented editorial style before scaling production

Editing workflows are followed consistently with clean files and zero breakdowns in handoffs

Editors demonstrate measurable skill growth and require less oversight over time

The overall quality and consistency of content improves across the entire editing team

Schedule

Full‑time role aligned with standard business hours

Must be available for regular collaboration with the post‑production team

Flexibility required based on production timelines and high‑priority releases

Location

Remote, USA

Some light travel may be required

Compensation

The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills, and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below).

Benefits

Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off and Company‑wide Holidays

$1,950 annual Employer HSA contribution

FSA options including dependent care

Employee assistance program and mental health resources

Employer match program for 401(k), eligible for both Traditional and Roth accounts

$1,200 annual wellness reimbursement through JOON that supports health, family care, pet care, fitness, and more!

For local or visiting team members, enjoy access to a state‑of‑the‑art gym at our HQ in Las Vegas

* Benefits eligibility applies only to full‑time roles.

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