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Video Editor jobs in Sacramento, CA
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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Location: Sacramento, CA (100% Onsite, Monday–Friday) Are you a storyteller? Not just a video editor. A storyteller. Someone who takes pride in their work. Work built to grab attention, hold it, and make people feel some…
Location: Sacramento, CA (100% Onsite, Monday–Friday) Are you an artist? Not a "makes things look nice" designer. An artist. Someone who takes pride in their work. Work that was built to attract, convert, engage, grab at…
About the Filmmaker Position A filmmaker representing American Wedding Group shoots a structured and flowing wedding video on professional DLSR/DSLR hybrid equipment. Our videos need to be shot cleanly and conservatively…
Commercial Services Videographer/ Editor Sacramento The Lifestyle & Commercial Videographer/Editor will script and produce compelling visual... ...sales department’s needs. Will collaborate with producers on video elemen…
$48.37 - $146.67 per hour
Sacramento City College Design & Digital Media (Graphic Design & Web Design) Adjunct Assistant Professor Job Posting Number: REQ01833 Salary: $48.37 - $146.67 Hourly Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Complete job…
$70.3k - $80k
for writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, reacting to breaking news across platforms, clipping and optimizing video on CBSNews.com and on YouTube, and executing growth initiatives across platforms. W…
$24 per hour
and creating new content for the site, including stories, photos, videos, etc. Understanding of SEO and use effectively to improve... ...a working newsroom as either a producer, reporter or assignment editor Working know…
$66.2k - $86.9k
Are you at your best when you’re working with a variety of markets to design and detail structural aspects of architectural designs? Do you thrive on detailing a variety of material types? If so, and you want to work for…
**Job Title: Insurance Producer****Job Overview:** We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Insurance Producer to join our growing team. As an Insurance Producer, you will play a crucial role in our organization, helpi…
Are you ready to take your career in the insurance industry to the next level? Do you have a passion for helping clients protect what matters most to them? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team…
$70k - $100k
Position: Insurance Sales The Commercial Lines Producer is a sales position responsible for driving new business revenue growth of commercial clients through various channels. In addition to cross-selling clients from in…
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What video editors earn in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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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Senior Video Editor
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Lead Editor / Post Supervisor
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