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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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Sports & Live Event Videographer Paid Travel Across the U.S. | Professional Equipment Provided | No Editing Required Turn your video production experience into a season of travel and live events. DanceBUG is hiring Video…
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…
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We are looking for a Laptop Refresh Specialist to support a large-scale device deployment initiative for an insurance organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a desktop support…
$90k - $135k
* Direct Hire Position with Full Benefits *This is a remote opportunity*This position is remote with some local travel within the San Diego area*Must have for this opportunity:Crestron experienceNice to haves: Programmin…
$33 - $35 per hour
and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required. Responsibilities : Passion for capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features and doc…
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…
$28 - $31.3 per hour
news. This hybrid role combines the skills of an assignment editor and a digital content producer. The Story Desk Editor also known... ...considerations • Enhance storytelling with creative elements (graphics, video, aud…
$117k - $161k
POSITION SUMMARYMcCarthy is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a full-time Civil Designer position. Applicant must possess 3 years of substantial drafting & 3D modeling experience and will need to demonstrate the abil…
designs are mobile-first and optimized for readability and click-through Collaborate closely with strategists, media buyers, and editors to execute creative concepts Interpret performance feedback and apply learnings to…
$70.5k - $75k
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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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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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