Senior Video Editor

Senior Video Editor (Contract | 1099)
Los Angeles, CA (Local preferred; some remote flexibility)

30+ hrs/week | Project-based schedule

Sports Research – Creative Media

45- 80$/hr DOE

About the Role
Sports Research is seeking a Senior Video Editor (Contractor) to lead post-production editing across a high volume of digital content. This role is responsible for turning raw footage into polished, performance-driven creative across social media, paid advertising, and eCommerce platforms.

You’ll partner closely with the Senior Creative Media Director to produce engaging lifestyle, product, and marketing content that is both visually compelling and optimized for platform performance. This is a highly autonomous role requiring strong technical editing skills, creative judgment, and the ability to work quickly under tight deadlines.

What You’ll Do
Video Editing & Post-Production

Edit short-form and mid-length video content for social, paid media, and eCommerce

Ensure all edits align with brand guidelines and platform best practices

Craft pacing, storytelling, and visual flow to maximize engagement

Deliver high-quality edits under fast turnaround timelines

Color, Audio & Motion Graphics

Perform color correction and grading for visual consistency

Edit and mix audio for clarity and balance

Add motion graphics and visual enhancements as needed

Asset Integration & Collaboration

Integrate design and retouched assets into video edits

Collaborate closely with creative leadership on revisions and direction

Iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining quality standards

Workflow & Project Management

Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organization

Maintain clean file structures, version control, and asset management

Ensure timely exports and proper documentation of all deliverables

What Success Looks Like

Consistently high-quality, on-brand video deliverables

On-time completion of all editing projects

Strong alignment with creative direction and performance goals

Efficient handling of multiple concurrent projects

Fast, effective response to feedback and revision cycles

Organized and reliable editing workflows and file management

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of professional video editing experience

Strong portfolio in lifestyle, wellness, or product-focused content

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Creative Cloud

Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and digital performance content

Ability to manage fast-turnaround, high-volume workflows

Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

Experience with health, wellness, or consumer product brands

Familiarity with eCommerce content (Amazon, PDP, paid social ads)

Basic motion graphics or design skills (Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects)

Work Environment
This is a hybrid role combining remote editing with occasional onsite collaboration in Los Angeles. The environment is fast-paced, production-driven, and highly collaborative with frequent interaction across creative and marketing teams.

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