command of animation principles and modern motion tools (e.g., After Effects, Lottie, Spline, Cinema 4D). Deep experience delivering video and motion for native iOS and Android apps. Strong eye for layout and visual hier…
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Video Editor jobs in New York, NY
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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Greetings from ProIntegrate, A Micro1, Partner. We have Excellent remote opportunity for Video Editor (50-90 USD ) per hour - Remote Work any time, weekends or when you have time, completely flexible. This role is with M…
$110k - $130k
service, in-house, geographically diverse creative team of designers, art directors, and copywriters who work hand-in-hand with video editors and a global network of producers and external production partners. The Senior…
$188k - $274k
Establish and advocate the visual design direction across drive (Web, Android, iOS), defining typographic scale, dynamic color palettes, spatial layouts, iconography, and high-density scannability for both consumer and e…
$150k - $170k
wealth audiences. This role blends financial expertise, editorial leadership, and storytelling to create high-impact content across video, digital, social, podcast, event, and written channels. The ideal candidate brings…
$75k - $80k
another Moving deliberately and quickly Taking initiative and delivering About the Role: Misfits Market is seeking a Social Video Editor & Producer to bring our brand story to life through short-form video. Reporting to…
$110k - $123k
spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. Role: Video Editor Location: New York About the role: As a mid-level post-production specialist, y…
$75k - $85k
of creativity, collaboration and innovation, creating compelling video content for millions of viewers across platforms. We’re looking for a talented, versatile and highly organized Associate Video Editor to join our tea…
Video Editor, Podcasts (PT) at Paramount · New York, NY. Apply on Creative Tech Gigs.
$125k - $130k
, investigations, culture and lifestyle reporting. The Reporter Video team identifies compelling stories and brings the depth and breadth... ...-class journalists. We are looking for an experienced video editor with a po…
$75 - $80 per hour
, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. Video Editor, Podcasts Location: New York, NY-based Job Type: Part-Time (20/hours a week) Salar…
$115k - $125k
governance, and ESG. The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 50+ offices around the world. The Role We are looking for a Video Editor to join our Film Team at Teneo Studio, supporting the post-production of hig…
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What video editors earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$37 | $55k–$77k |
| Mid level | $38–$52 | $79k–$108k |
| Senior | $52–$73 | $108k–$152k |
Adjusted for the New York 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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