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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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creating an exceptional place to work that is inclusive to all. Toll Brothers, America's leading luxury home builder, seeks a Senior Video Production Manager to join our team at our Corporate office in Fort Washington, P…
$93.6k - $135.7k
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate…
consistency with organizational branding and visual standards.• Produce and edit multimedia content, including photography, audio, video, motion graphics, and animation, to enhance educational and communication deliverab…
Agency: Federal Emergency Management AgencyDepartment: Department of Homeland SecuritySub agency: Region 3-ResponseSalary: Starting at $138,595 Per year (GS 14)Dates: Open 09/23/2026 to 09/29/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork…
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…
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…
Urban Outfitters is looking for a Director of Editorial Copy to own and elevate the brand’s editorial voice and storytelling across everything we make. You’re that rare mix of strategic and creative thinking—an expert in…
Anthropologie (Terrain) is looking for a Creative Video Editor Intern for the Summer. This intern will support the creative team in editing social-first video content and PDP content capture. Looking for a creative who h…
Editorial Supervisor at Calcium+Company · Philadelphia, PA. Apply on Creative Tech Gigs.
equipment to function in their role at no charge to the employee. Employees provide their own internet connection, capable of conducting video calls on camera and connecting to various internal and external systems. The…
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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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