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Senior Video Editor

New York Technology Partners · Chicago, IL, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

A rapidly growing technology startup is seeking a Senior Editor to join its in-house creative team. This is an opportunity for a highly skilled editor and motion designer who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands how to create content that captures attention, drives engagement, and keeps audiences coming back for more.


The ideal candidate is a post-production expert with exceptional editing instincts, strong motion design capabilities, and a deep understanding of what makes social and digital content successful. This is not a content creator role. The company is looking for someone who can take raw footage and quickly transform it into polished, high-impact content that feels intentional, on-brand, and visually compelling.


Responsibilities

  • Lead post-production across a variety of content formats, including social-first content, sizzle reels, hype videos, brand storytelling, and marketing campaigns
  • Edit high-volume, fast-turnaround content while maintaining exceptional quality standards
  • Create engaging narratives through strong pacing, rhythm, visual storytelling, and audience awareness
  • Incorporate motion graphics, animation, and visual effects to elevate content and enhance engagement
  • Collaborate with creative, marketing, and content teams to bring concepts to life
  • Take projects from raw footage through final delivery with minimal oversight
  • Contribute creative ideas and help shape content direction when needed
  • Ensure all content aligns with brand standards and creative objectives
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced production environment


Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional editing and post-production experience
  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects
  • Advanced motion graphics and animation skills
  • Strong experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and related post-production tools
  • Portfolio demonstrating social-first content, hype reels, sizzle reels, and high-energy digital storytelling
  • Exceptional understanding of pacing, visual rhythm, and audience engagement
  • Ability to execute quickly without sacrificing quality
  • Experience working within agency, production studio, media, entertainment, or in-house creative environments
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience creating content for technology, consumer, entertainment, sports, or lifestyle brands
  • Experience developing motion systems and visual storytelling frameworks
  • Ability to contribute creatively beyond execution and provide input on content strategy and storytelling