Senior Video Editor

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced video editor capable of driving creative storytelling, leveraging real‑people interviews to extract emotional stories. As an editor, you will be responsible for delivering impactful and aesthetically refined videos of the highest quality, ensuring alignment with our business needs and established brand voice and style. You will join a team whose culture is casual and social but fast‑paced, emphasizing innovation and creativity. Working alongside product experts, senior leadership, and global marketers, you will confidently communicate conceptual ideas driven by best practices and business objectives.

Be Visual

Translate concepts into visual storytelling

Work within MSI‑established video and brand guidelines and collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across video executions

Assemble raw footage, mindfully curating stories using sensitive subject matter and real people to ensure their stories feel authentic and not exploited

Mastery of pacing, rhythm – knowing when to let a moment breathe to build tension or elicit empathy

Expertise in crafting “micro‑stories” – 15‑60 second self‑contained vignettes from long interviews that convey a complete emotional arc quickly

Understanding of social platforms and their unique content requirements

Gauge the narrative’s marketing funnel placement (Awareness, Consideration, Decision) and adjust the edit’s emotional tone to suit viewer intent

Be Conceptual

Ability to perform empirical research and extract stories from video interviews; produce compelling videos driven by an emotional narrative arc from raw interview transcripts and unscripted b‑roll

Actively explore new ways of telling brand stories using video

Can help conceptualize complex stories with storyboards

Inspire and bring new ideas to the team through creative thought leadership

Be Empathetic

Function, adapt and succeed in a constantly changing, fast‑paced environment

Bring a positive attitude and motivation to deliver the highest quality assets

Respond positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines

Specific Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing or related field

5+ years of experience in post‑production, ideally within critical technology, fintech, or product storytelling

In‑depth understanding of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud; strong understanding of how to work with cross‑functional teams

Ability to produce scripted and non‑scripted content

Experience in After Effects with demonstrated skills in special effects and footage manipulation

Organize and optimize files for all departments through corporate software: Frame.io, GSuite, etc

Practical knowledge of basic photographic and video production principles

Ability to research and curate pitch decks

Advanced ability to storyboard complex video and motion stories is a plus

Superior communication skills

Excellent project management skills; organized and able to multitask and work under short deadlines

High energy: a desire to learn and a drive to excel

Passionate and motivated team player

Excellent problem‑solving skills

Demo reel/portfolio required, demonstrating advanced video editing skills

Target Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree AND 5+ years of experience in post‑production, ideally within critical technology, fintech, or product storytelling

Demo reel/portfolio required, demonstrating advanced video editing skills

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position

Travel Requirements: 10-25%

Relocation Provided: None

Position Type: Experienced

Referral Payment Plan: No

Benefits

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

And more!

EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic.

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