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Photos - What our users are saying - Wall of Love - What we’re working on - Changelog ROLE OVERVIEW We're looking for a Video Content Producer to work directly alongside our team, capturing real stories, behind-the-scene…
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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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of your relevant photography experience For nearly 25 years, DanceBUG has been a leader in dance media and event technology. Join our team for a season of travel, live events and photography across the country. Apply tod…
$136k - $187k
assets, events, and internal/external storytelling.What You’ll DoSupport the motion design language for Harvey’s brand across launch videos, product explainers, web and campaign moments, event assets, social cuts, sales…
Overview Working at AtlassianAtlassians can choose where they work - whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and…
$147k - $187k
Why join usBrex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill…
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…
$57k - $201.7k
Specialist- Villeda Lab Department of Anatomy University of California, San FranciscoThe Villeda lab is seeking a Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist to join our group and contribute to new and ongoing projects. T…
$110k - $170k
About AirwallexAirwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 250,000 businesses worldwi…
$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…
$30.21 - $37.76 per hour
Title: On-Call Digital Video Associate Producer (Temporary) Schedule Format - Location: Hybrid - San Francisco Pay Information: Hourly... .... The Associate Producer will work closely with producers, editors, directors,…
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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…
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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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Video Editor
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Lead Editor / Post Supervisor
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