TED is looking for a Video Editor to join the TED Audio Collective, helping to bring our podcast shows to life visually. This role sits at the intersection of audio storytelling and visual media, where you will edit full episodes and create compelling clips for YouTube and social platforms.
What You'll Do
- Edit full-length video podcast episodes for YouTube, ensuring visual polish while preserving authentic, conversational energy.
- Create short-form clips and companion series, optimized for YouTube Shorts, Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms.
- Collaborate with the TED Audio team to establish and maintain a cohesive visual identity across shows.
- Collaborate with producers and hosts to record high-quality video and audio.
- Build and implement graphics packages, lower thirds, and other visual elements.
- Manage color correction, audio sync, and quality control across all deliverables.
- Help develop templates and workflows that can scale across the TED Audio Collective portfolio.
- Stay current on platform trends and best practices for video podcast content.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of video editing experience, ideally including podcast or interview-based content.
- Experience editing for YouTube and social platforms, with an understanding of what performs and the differences between platforms.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects skills are a strong plus.
- A sharp eye for pacing and for what makes a moment clip-worthy.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining brand consistency across projects.
- Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Genuine interest in ideas, learning, and the topics TED covers.
Nice to Have
- Experience with motion graphics and animation.
- Familiarity with podcast production workflows.
- Background in documentary or conversational content.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with the TED Audio team, producers, and hosts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000
- Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- Paid family leave.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents.
- 401k with match.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in New York, NY, and open to remote work within the US.
TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
