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…
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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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$28–$76/hr
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$98k
Median, full-time
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engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability. We are looking for a Video Producer & Editor to own video production for RoboForce’s marketing and brand storytelli…
Job-ID27408974Reference26-03553Salary$74.62 / hourRemote50% Remote Title: Producer III Details: Client Arcade is a family-friendly gaming service available on the App Store. Arcade’s incredible catalog is available to pl…
We are seeking an experienced Product/UX Designer to design innovative calling experiences across Webex desktop, web, mobile, and device platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong product design experience, expertis…
$85.8k - $140.96k
Role SummaryExecutes channel marketing activities and manages partner engagement by developing marketing collateral, coordinating product launch logistics, and tracking the effectiveness of partner campaigns. Maintains r…
$190.9k - $334.1k
Company DescriptionIt all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for e…
$50 - $90 per hour
Contract Report to: Social Lead About this Role We are seeking a highly creative, execution-focused Senior Social Content Creator/ Video Producer to join our growing Brand and Marketing team on a part-time contractor bas…
$45 - $85 per hour
across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You will build and maintain scalable templates and design systems, elevate short-form video with motion graphics, and help evolve Nex's social visual identity. This is a…
$184.7k - $324.8k
Summary Posted: Sep 24, 2026 Role Number: 200685712-3760 Have you shipped AAA games? Are you an expert in 3D environment art? Do you enjoy concepting, lighting, animating and bringing 3D environments to life? Then our sm…
Amazon Music brings together the world's best creators with the most passionate music fans. As part of the Amazon Music Creative Production team, we deliver high-quality creative assets that connect artists and listeners…
and visual clarity · Help define and evolve Illumio’s motion design system, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints · Support video and animation workflows from concept through final delivery, including audio integra…
$184.7k - $277.6k
Summary Posted: Sep 03, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200680450-0836 Sneaky Sasquatch, one of Apple Arcade's most beloved original games, is a wholesome, open-world sandbox that has captured the hearts of millions o…
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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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Lead Editor / Post Supervisor
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