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Video Editor jobs in Boston, MA
Assembles raw footage into finished video, shaping story, pacing, sound, and color for formats that range from short social clips to documentaries and branded content.
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Cambridge, MAResearch - Preclinical Sciences /Full-Time /On-siteScholar Rock is delivering muscle-targeted breakthroughs to transform the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare neuromuscular diseases w…
Company DescriptionBy working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise.…
$93.6k - $135.7k
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Content Marketing Manager - hybrid based in Lexington, MA or Remote USAAbout MimecastThe work people build is worth protecting, and it's harder to protect than it used to be. AI agents now move at machine speed with huma…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Job Description Informa TechTarget is looking for an Editor- in-Chief to manage and lead its cybersecurity media publication... ...reported and written breaking news and analysis, high-impact features, video and long-ter…
$95k - $174.2k
out of our Boston office. This role is part of our team working on Cyberpunk 2- the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. Contribute to a dynamic team by bringing character…
The Deputy Managing Editor is a driving force in a newsroom built for today's public media landscape — leading, mentoring and elevating a team of reporters across politics, transportation, criminal justice, immigration a…
audiences consume news, how trust is built, and how journalism integrity is upheld, this role is pivotal. WBUR is seeking a Managing Editor to help shape Here & Now's editorial vision, standards, and content strategy acr…
$66.89k - $86k
Illustrator, and Photoshop, and Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience with Canva, simple animations, and video/ motion graphics is a plus. ~ Communication and collaboration: Excellent oral,…
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What video editors earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$36 | $54k–$74k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $77k–$105k |
| Senior | $50–$71 | $105k–$147k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Adobe Premiere ProDaVinci ResolveStorytelling and pacingColor correctionAudio mixing basicsMotion graphics basicsMedia managementMeeting deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What is your process when you receive hours of raw footage?
Describe ingest, organization, selects, a radio cut or rough assembly, then refinement. Editors are hired for process, not just taste.
How do you decide the pacing of an edit?
Talk about serving the story and the platform, using music, breath, and rhythm, and cutting anything that does not earn its place.
Tell me about a difficult note from a client or director and how you handled it.
Show that you look for the problem behind the note. Often the fix is different from what was literally requested.
How comfortable are you with color and sound work?
Be honest about your level. Knowing when to do a basic grade and mix yourself versus hand off to specialists is a mark of experience.
How do you manage versions and media across a long project?
Mention naming conventions, proxies, backups, and change logs. Reliability is as valued as creativity.
How do you adapt one piece of content into multiple formats and lengths?
Explain building the hero cut first, then reframing and restructuring for vertical, short, and captioned versions.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For video editors specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with a reel or a short list of linked, finished pieces, each labeled with your exact role.
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Name genres and formats you have shipped, such as documentary, ads, or YouTube, so editors' niches are clear.
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Quantify throughput and outcomes, like weekly episode delivery or watch-time gains after a format change.
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List your finishing skills, including color and audio tools, since small teams need editors who can deliver end to end.
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Mention experience with remote workflows and review tools like Frame.io if you have it.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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