Editor

Job Title: Editor
Location: LA (Hollywood) or NYC

Hybrid: Three days in office

Hours: 10am to 7pm

Summary
This position works directly with a Creative Director and/or Producer to create a wide variety of creative AV marketing materials. At ZEALOT, we prioritize diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities for those who show creativity, passion, commitment, and a pursuit of excellence.

Job Description
An Editor is responsible for creating original AV marketing materials. This will typically include contributing to pitch decks, as well as cutting digital and creative content pieces, TV spots, teasers and trailers. Editors may occasionally be asked to come across other editors’ projects to assist with changes or create cutdowns depending on scheduling needs.

Editors will often take the lead on a campaign. There will be a significant focus on the sports genre, however, this editor role will be expected to cut well on multiple genres, require minimal supervision & feedback on basic tasks, and moderate supervision and feedback on more complicated assignments. Editors have exposure and experience to a wide variety of assignments and genres, especially sports.

Responsibilities & Duties

Demonstrate a medium to high level editing skill set including: a keen eye for detail, timing, pacing, and storytelling, editorial flair, use of music and sound design.

Fluent with professional editing software. (Premiere is preferred but not essential.)

Contribute creative ideas to projects

Use creative judgment and creative problem-solving skills

Comprehend, collaborate on and execute creative notes in a timely manner

Meet internal and client deadlines

Follow a creative brief that aligns with campaign strategy

Monitor and respond to all communications in a timely manner, ensuring smooth project flow

Maintain excellent Premiere project organization

Be self‑motivated‑take initiative, solve problems, reach out, don’t just sit and wait for notes

Stay up to date with the latest trends and techniques to help bring fresh ideas to the table

Demonstrate positive collaboration with team members and contributions to ZEALOT’s culture

Qualifications

Experience and success cutting a variety of AV marketing materials on a variety of genres

Fluent with professional editing software. (Premiere is preferred but not essential.)

A strong interest and familiarity with sports leagues, players and rules including the NFL, MLB, Combat Sports, Soccer, Tennis, etc

Additional Information

Reports to: Creative Director or VP (LA) or Executive Creative Director (NY)

Non-Exempt (Hourly, Paid overtime)

Pay Range is $100,000.00 to 160,000.00 annual salary. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Actual offers may vary based on work experience

Regular business hours are Mon‑Fri 10am to 7pm. However, your shift may later be determined by ZEALOT

Regular overtime may occur as our business is driven by our clients' needs

You must be able to make a daily commute 3 x per week to the office to be considered for this job

Career Path
No one at ZEALOT does it alone. As you learn from the team and develop your skills, the next anticipated step in your professional development will be Senior Editor where you will be responsible for creating industry leading AV marketing materials and show an extremely high level of skill in narrative storytelling, editorial flair, use of music and sound design creative collaboration, speed and endurance. You will require minimal input from a producer & Creative Director. If you choose, you will also be involved in mentorship with younger staff members. Remember, you will always have support from your team!

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