About the Role
The Lead Video Editor will manage end-to-end post-production processes, mentor junior editors, and maintain visual standards across all video content. This role requires strong creative judgment, technical proficiency, and leadership skills to support timely delivery of engaging media.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of video editing projects from concept to completion
- Supervise and mentor a team of video editors to maintain consistent quality
- Establish and enforce editing standards, templates, and best practices
- Collaborate with producers and directors to align on creative vision
- Review and provide feedback on rough and final cuts
- Ensure brand alignment and narrative clarity in all deliverables
- Manage timelines and resources to meet production deadlines
- Optimize post-production workflows for efficiency and scalability
- Troubleshoot technical issues in editing software and file management
- Oversee version control and asset organization
- Coordinate with sound designers and colorists for final output
- Integrate feedback from stakeholders into final edits
- Stay current with emerging video trends and editing technologies
- Contribute creative ideas during pre-production and development phases
- Maintain compliance with licensing and copyright requirements
- Prepare content for multiple platforms including social media and web
Nice to Have
- Experience editing documentary-style or narrative content
- Background in podcast or interview-based video production
- Knowledge of motion graphics and animation principles
- Experience with remote team collaboration tools
- Portfolio showcasing leadership in post-production
Compensation
Competitive salary with performance bonuses
Work Arrangement
Hybrid remote/onsite setup
Team
Collaborative team of content creators, producers, and editors
What We Value
- Authentic storytelling and creative integrity
- Ownership and initiative in project execution
Technology Stack
- Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition)
- Frame.io for review and approval workflows
- Google Workspace and Slack for communication
Not offered
