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Video Editor jobs in San Diego, 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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$24–$65/hr
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$84k
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We are looking for a creative and detail‑oriented Travel Content & Marketing Coordinator to support our growing travel team. In this role, you will help create engaging travel content, support digital marketing initiativ…
Extraordinary opportunity. Exceptional experience. Sometimes in life, you find yourself in the right place, at the right time, looking at an opportunity so extraordinary it cannot be ignored. At Trucordia, our company is…
$65k - $84k
tailored to each platform. Develop basic visual content using templates or custom designs. Capture and edit simple photo and video content for social channels. Support short-form video production, including scripts, hook…
$116.9k - $171k
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support the development and integration of shipboard electrical systems. The successful cand…
$23 - $30 per hour
engaging content across various social media platforms, including filming with staff and clients, editing short-form and long-form videos, and maintaining a consistent posting schedule. ~ Develop and manage an editorial…
About the Wedding Photographer position We are in search of a talented, experienced wedding photographer who can create imagery that can tell a couple's wedding day story beautifully. The truth is..we are storytellers. W…
$90k - $110k
Help Brands Win on Amazon - and Love Where You Work Role: Sr. Content Manager Location: San Diego, CA 92101 (Onsite at Symphony Towers) Compensation Range: $90,000-$110,000 DOE At Luminize , we help brands win, and as…
Customer Service | Graphic Designer Specialist The Role HireFrontier is seeking a creative, customer-focused Customer Service & Graphic Designer Specialist to join our growing staffing and recruitment team. If you enjoy…
$17.8 per hour
Position: Digital Editor and Designer - Red Jacket Temporary/Seasonal position from the beginning of the HS Football season to Silver... ...December Must possess clean driving record. Must have HD quality video gear and…
$40k - $60k
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees through…
seen us on the Oprah x WW tour in 2020 opening every stop of her sold out arena tour right before the pandemic. Peep our 2020 Recap Video here: THE ROLE // As a member of the Daybreaker team, you will be welcomed into ou…
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What video editors earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$33 | $50k–$68k |
| Mid level | $34–$47 | $71k–$97k |
| Senior | $47–$65 | $97k–$136k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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