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a creative, technically curious, and highly experienced Senior Video Producer to build and tell the stories behind these breakthroughs... ...larger-scale productions. Collaborate with creative directors, editors, designe…
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Video Editor jobs in San Jose, 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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talented part-time (16 hours/week) Visual Designer to help bring this distinctive brand to life through compelling design, photography, video, digital content, and marketing—shaping how guests experience and connect with…
$135k - $160k
: Ordr is looking for a World Class Visual Designer with solid UX/UI skills! Ordr Background At Ordr, we are singularly focused on helping our customers find calm where once there was chaos. We make the incredibly comple…
$6,167 - $7,000 per month
: Job no: 530906 Work type: Staff Location: San José Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology Job Summary The University Web and User Experience D…
travel on-site to our customers at automotive dealerships. By utilizing company provided equipment, you will take high quality photos, videos and 360 degree virtual interior/exterior tours of the dealers ever changing ve…
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…
$150.4k - $277.6k
At Apple, we strive to make great products that empower people and improve their lives. We are looking for a great Character Animator to join our diverse team of engineers, artists and designers and help us take our stat…
$40 - $75 per hour
Overview At PDF Solutions, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the semiconductor industry. Our cutting-edge technologies and data-driven solutions empower semiconductor manufacturers to achieve unprecedented level…
$38k - $43k
travelers’ Choice Awards, Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, and Departures Legend Awards among others. We’re looking for a Video and Motion Designer to join our Creative team. Reporting to Art Director, you’ll…
app on the company provided phone, you will walk all areas of the lot to find the cars on your list that are available for photos/ videos, and use the app to keep organized. * Move the cars to a staging area. * Shoot a s…
$85k - $95k
Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, en…
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who…
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What video editors earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$38 | $58k–$80k |
| Mid level | $40–$54 | $83k–$113k |
| Senior | $54–$76 | $113k–$159k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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