Junior Video Editor

SandenWolff is a boutique production company creating video and audio content for the arts, working with world-class museums and cultural institutions in New York and around the country.
We’re looking for a self-motivated, technically strong, creatively minded Junior Video Editor to join our post-production team. This is an opportunity to learn our workflows and aesthetic while taking increasing responsibility for projects—from organizing raw footage and building timelines to editing finished, publish-ready content.
The role is 100% remote , but candidates must be based within reasonable commuting distance of Chicago for occasional in-person meetings with our Chicago-based leadership and team. A reliably fast internet connection is required.
What you'll do Initially, you'll focus on mastering our technical post-production workflows, including:
Organizing, transcoding, and managing video and audio media
Syncing multi-camera and multi-audio interviews in Premiere Pro
Creating and working with AI-generated transcripts
Building and organizing Premiere Pro projects and timelines
Pulling selects and conforming interviews to provided scripts
Proofreading and incorporating transcripts, scripts, and subtitles
Creating title treatments and credits
Reviewing renders and exports for technical and editorial quality
Managing company and client assets in Google Drive and Dropbox
As you demonstrate proficiency, the role can quickly expand into more creative editorial work, including:
Building edit assemblies from scripts and creative direction
Editing rough cuts and incorporating producer/director feedback
Working with clients through revisions
Color correction in Premiere Pro/Lumetri
Researching, selecting, and editing library music
What we're looking for Required:
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
Willingness to learn new technical workflows and software
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote environment
Reliable high-speed internet
Preferred:
Professional video editing experience
Experience with multi-camera/multi-track interview editing
Familiarity with Descript, Syncaila, Google Docs, Dropbox, and/or Rev
Interest in art, museums, film, or cultural institutions
Compensation & benefits This is a full-time, non-exempt salaried position (40 hours/week) . Typical hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CST, with paid overtime expected occasionally.
Starting salary: $48,650/year + benefits
Benefits include:
Health insurance (75% company contribution for employee-only coverage)
Dental and vision insurance
10 days PTO
401(k) with company contribution
Trial period: Employment begins with a four-week, full-time paid trial period at $250/day . Successful completion of the trial period leads to salaried employment with benefits.
How to apply Please submit your resume to and submit a cover letter that answers these questions:
What’s a piece of content you’ve edited that you’re particularly proud of, and why?
What’s an art exhibition you’ve attended in the last few years that made an impression on you?
What are your biggest strengths in post-production, and what are you most excited to learn?
What do you think is the most important element of good post-production, and why?