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Video Editor jobs in Chicago, IL
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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: PluroTech, L.L.C., a leading provider of website development and Internet marketing services, seeks a creative, talented, and technically savvy individual with superb website design talent, skills, and experience. Idea…
will include: Managing a growing team of enthusiastic writers, video producers, and social media creatives 1-on-1 management,... ...inspire, and reach new audiences Liaise with regional Managing Editors and the Executive…
$55k - $64k
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this entry level position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE The Environmental Graphic Designer IB is a creative professional who thr…
$23.5 - $26.5 per hour
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this entry level position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE Our multi-faceted experiential design team is seeking thoughtful and inn…
$58k - $72k
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this entry level position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE The Environmental Graphic Designer II is a creative professional who thr…
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· Create stories that maintain our high standards of journalism and differentiate our brand from our competitors · Create or clip videos that help viewers and readers understand what matters in news stories · Craft compe…
Job Overview Company: Warner Bros. Discovery (WB Games / NetherRealm Studios) Role Title: Animator (Facial Animation Focus) Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Contract) Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Work Model:…
action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox, the Brief-to-Built agency. We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves. From brand films to broadcast spo…
reflecting our world. Job Description NBC and Telemundo Chicago are seeking an exceptional Investigative Photographer & Editor to join our award-winning Investigates and Responds teams. This position is designed for a hi…
We're looking for a talented and creative **Content Video Editor* * to join our growing team. If you're passionate about creating engaging short-form videos, have a strong eye for storytelling, pacing, and visual design,…
$20 - $25 per hour
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What video editors earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$30 | $45k–$63k |
| Mid level | $31–$43 | $65k–$89k |
| Senior | $43–$60 | $89k–$124k |
Adjusted for the Chicago 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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Video Editor
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Lead Editor / Post Supervisor
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