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accuracy for the Learning Center. Most of your time will be spent on video editing and motion graphics. You’ll design, create and edit new... ...video/motion graphics. Previous titles might include: Video Editor, Motion…
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Video Editor jobs in San Francisco, 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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is creative-first. We invest in original, high-craft content rather than scaling headcount, and video sits at the center of that bet. We are hiring a Senior Video Editor to own the craft of our most important work: custo…
$100k - $150k
153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Senior Motion Designer & Editor We're looking for a Senior Motion Editor to help tell our stories through world-class video. This role is responsible for crafting…
$151k - $178k
that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video- Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and... ...we move fast. We're looking for a cinematographer/DP + video editor who owns…
the #1 best company for remote workers Responsibilities As Senior Video Content Director for the Workato Creative + Video Team, you're... ...collaboration, and feedback in the edit Partner with producers and editors to p…
, etc) haven't yet figured out how to win in AEO (Answer Engine Optimization). We intend to be among the first. We're hiring an Editor- in-Chief to lead Jerry's content quality and output (on jerry.ai and on external pla…
THE ROLE As Senior Video Producer at Hedra, you'll own our video engine end to end. YouTube is our highest-converting channel across... .... - Source, contract, and manage the freelance bench of video editors, motion gra…
to own how Macroscope shows up in the world. Every week there are new launches that deserve high craft visual concepts and polished videos to broadcast them. This is a full-time, in-house creative role. You'll own visual…
$350 per month
scale operations and are looking for people who care as much as we do to join the team. ROLE OVERVIEW Gumloop is looking for a Video Editor with exceptional storytelling instincts and editorial taste to own the editing p…
Principal Gameplay Animator Jobs Overview Company: Modma Studios Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent Location: Remote (Global) or Hybrid (San Francisco, CA) Experience Required: 7–10+ Years (Senior to Lead level) Comp…
 Video Editor â YouTube  Video Editor Company: YouTube (a Google subsidiary) Location: Headquarters â Sanâ¯Bruno, California, USA (remote candidates in India will be supported) Number of Openings: 2 About YouTube…
$120k - $140k
What You’ll Bring: ~3+ years of editing and/or production experience. ~ Background in narrative fiction, commercials, music videos, corporate content, or vertical/micro drama content. ~ Agency, independent production com…
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What video editors earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$39 | $59k–$81k |
| Mid level | $40–$55 | $84k–$115k |
| Senior | $55–$77 | $115k–$161k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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