Senior Video Editor

Salary:

$65,000-$75,000, based on experience

Own the edit from first assembly through final delivery across cinematic brand films, commercials, event recaps, and social content, while supporting Porchlight’s production team on set when needed.

Department:

Post-Production

Reports to:

Founder & Director

Type:

Full Time

Location:

Canton, Georgia, in person

Salary:

$65,000-$75,000, based on experience

Own the edit from first assembly through final delivery across cinematic brand films, commercials, event recaps, and social content, while supporting Porchlight’s production team on set when needed.

Overview
Porchlight Productions is a boutique video production studio based in Canton, Georgia. We create cinematic, story-driven work for businesses throughout Metro Atlanta and the Southeast.

Our projects include brand films, commercials, founder stories, event recaps, product videos, social cutdowns, and ongoing content partnerships. The formats change, but the goal stays the same: find the real story and tell it well.

We are hiring a Senior Video Editor to take meaningful ownership of post-production. This is an editorial role first. You will shape projects from raw footage through final delivery, collaborate directly with our Founder and Director, and help on set when the production calendar calls for another experienced pair of hands.

We need someone who can do more than operate software. You should understand story, performance, pacing, music, sound, and the small decisions that make an edit feel finished.

Responsibilities

Edit short-form and long-form projects, including brand films, commercials, interviews, event recaps, social content, and internal videos

Find clear, compelling stories within interviews, b-roll, scripts, and archival material

Own post-production from media organization and project setup through revisions, finishing, versioning, and final delivery

Collaborate with the Founder, producer, and other creatives on treatments, story structure, and editorial direction

Apply client feedback thoughtfully while protecting the strength and clarity of the final piece

Maintain a high standard for pacing, color, audio, music, titles, and overall polish

Work comfortably in both DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, with DaVinci Resolve as the preferred primary platform

Maintain organized project files, proxies, media, exports, and handoffs

Support productions as a camera operator or experienced production team member when needed

Assist with camera, lighting, audio, media management, and other on-set responsibilities

Occasionally lead the capture of a straightforward interview, internal video, or small-footprint production

Help improve Porchlight’s post-production systems as the company and workload grow

Requirements

5+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably in an agency, production company, or branded-content environment

A strong portfolio demonstrating story-driven editing, pacing, music, sound, and visual judgment

Advanced ability in DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro, with the ability and willingness to work in both

Experience editing interview-driven stories, multicamera footage, commercial content, and social deliverables

Strong understanding of color correction, audio cleanup, export settings, codecs, and professional delivery workflows

Working knowledge of professional camera, lighting, and audio production

Excellent organization and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines without losing track of feedback, assets, or deliverables

Ability to receive direction, explain creative choices, and contribute your own point of view

Comfortable working independently within a small, collaborative team

Reliable transportation and availability for local and occasional regional productions

No specific degree required. Portfolio, experience, and judgment matter more.

Strongly Preferred
Motion graphics experience is a major advantage for this position.

Candidates with a strong motion design portfolio will receive priority consideration, particularly those experienced with:

Adobe After Effects or Fusion

Typography and text animation

Logo animation

Compositing and screen replacement

Animated explainers, diagrams, or branded graphic systems

Building reusable motion templates for recurring content

Strong camera operating, cinematography, lighting, or field-audio experience is also highly valued.

What to Expect
Porchlight is a small, founder-led studio. You will have real ownership, direct input, and the opportunity to help define how our post-production department grows.

That also means there is not a large post team behind you. You should be comfortable organizing your own projects, making informed decisions, communicating early, and carrying an edit across the finish line.

The right person is an editor first, but understands the entire production process. You care about the story, the footage, the client, and the final frame.

Compensation and Role Details

Salary range: $65,000-$75,000

Full-time, in-person position based in Canton, Georgia

Final compensation will reflect editorial experience, motion design ability, and production experience

Candidates with advanced motion graphics skills may be considered toward the top of the range

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