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Mindlance is hiring: Video Editor in Waukegan

Mindlance · Waukegan, IL, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Job Title - Senior Video Editor

Location: Mettawa, IL

Duration: 12 months - based on performance and business needs

Job Description

Top 3 5 Skills Needed for each role

1. Motion graphic skills

2. Strong composition and typographic skills

3. Strong collaborative, communication, and organizational skills

4. Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite

5. Strong storytelling skills through their edits

Overview

The Senior Video Editor creates compelling, story-driven video content and plays a key role in planning and executing video shoots. This role combines strong editorial judgment with hands-on production support to deliver polished, on-brand work.

Responsibilities

Edit high-quality video content that aligns with brand and creative objectives

Collaborate with writers, designers, and creative leadership to craft engaging visual stories

Shape narrative, pacing, and tone across interview-driven (talking head), documentary-style, and branded content

Ensure brand consistency and technical excellence across all deliverables

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines with creative quality

Stay current with editing techniques, production workflows, and emerging tools

Partner with creative and project managers to align on goals, timelines, and expectations

Lead by example through strong creative execution, communication, and collaboration

Support video shoots, including developing shot lists, lighting setups, and equipment needs

Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred

35 years of experience in video production, post-production, or an agency/creative environment

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects); experience with audio editing required

Familiarity with AI tools and/or 3D workflows is a plus

Strong portfolio demonstrating narrative storytelling, interview-driven (talking head) content, motion graphics, and typographic sensibility

Strong communication and organizational skills

EEO: Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.