formats and aspect ratios. Collaborate with Senior Motion Designers to refine pacing, transitions, and visual hierarchy. Integrate video, photography, and graphic assets into cohesive animated outputs. Prepare files for…
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Video Editor jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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and technical standards Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Designers, Content Producers, Developers, Editors, and Creative Directors Support Development teams in implementing motion experiences acros…
Video Operator - Philadelphia, 19109, United States of America We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music... ...partnering closely with Producers, Creative Directors, Photographers, Editors, a…
visual systems and brand experiences Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Designers, Developers, Content Producers, Editors, and Creative Directors throughout project lifecycles Support content production tea…
productions. Working closely with Directors of Photography, Producers, Editors, Photographers, Camera Operators, and Post Production teams,... ...Operations Lead technical workflow management across video, photography, a…
$18 per hour
dealerships. Opportunity for advancements! Get paid to enjoy the outdoors! You'll spend your day photographing vehicles, capturing videos, and printing window labels on dealership lots. What We're Looking For: Passionate…
Urban Outfitters is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer. The Junior Graphic Designer is responsible for assisting in the creation and execution of the visual identity for the Urban Outfitters brand. This includes execu…
Many can take a photo, but few can tell a story. Our mission as a company is to hire talented photographers who are passionate about their work, eager to hone their skills, and embrace their creative expression. Our phot…
$35 - $40 per hour
Founded in 1908 Settlement Music School, a non-profit organization, is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States serving children and adults of all ages at five branches in Pennsylvania locate…
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What video editors earn in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia 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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Assistant Editor
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Video Editor
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Senior Video Editor
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Lead Editor / Post Supervisor
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