Video Editor (Remote) Job at Stratford Davis in San Diego

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Video Editor with a minimum of 5 years of professional editing experience to join our content production team. The ideal candidate has strong storytelling abilities, advanced technical editing skills, and experience producing high‑quality long‑form video content for digital platforms, corporate media, podcasts, documentaries, interviews, or educational productions.

The Video Editor will be responsible for transforming raw footage into polished, engaging, and professional 1‑hour video productions that align with brand standards and audience expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Edit and produce high‑quality 1‑hour videos from raw footage

Organize, trim, and assemble video sequences into compelling narratives

Add transitions, music, sound effects, subtitles, graphics, and motion elements

Perform color correction and audio balancing to ensure professional output

Collaborate with producers, content managers, and creative teams

Maintain consistency in style, pacing, branding, and tone

Meet project deadlines and manage revisions efficiently

Optimize videos for platforms such as YouTube, websites, online courses, or social media

Ensure all final exports meet required technical specifications

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional video editing experience

Strong portfolio demonstrating long‑form video editing work

Advanced proficiency in: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve

Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition

Experience with audio editing and color grading

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Strong communication and time‑management skills

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

Experience editing podcasts, interviews, documentaries, or educational content

Motion graphics and animation skills

Familiarity with YouTube optimization and audience retention techniques

Basic knowledge of graphic design tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator

Deliverables

Fully edited 1‑hour video

Intro/outro integration

Basic motion graphics and transitions

Clean audio mix

Color‑corrected final export

Revisions as agreed upon per project

Compensation Details
Rate: $400 USD per completed 1‑hour edited video. Payment terms to be discussed prior to project start. Opportunity for ongoing, long‑term collaboration based on performance.

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