$35.7 - $40 per hour
agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. Job Description: Summary: The Video Producer position is part of the University Communication and Marketing team. The…
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Video Editor jobs in Washington, DC
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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$25–$69/hr
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which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled... ...collaborative role. News designers work alongside reporters, editors, photogr…
Agency: Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationDepartment: Department of LaborSub agency: Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP)Salary: Starting at $143,913 Per year (GS 14)Dates: Open 09/23/2026 to 10/02/2026Sc…
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which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled... ..., imaginative and highly collaborative Senior Photo Assignment Editor to help…
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foundation behind it. What we need now is a talented shooter and editor to own production, so we can keep growing. You'll have real... ...planning through final delivery, capturing professional photo and video on mirrorl…
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reports, high-priority publications, anniversaries, and brand-building or fundraising campaigns. Support the graphic design needs of video and audio production projects, including motion graphics, title cards, lower thir…
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What video editors earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$35 | $52k–$72k |
| Mid level | $36–$49 | $75k–$102k |
| Senior | $49–$69 | $102k–$144k |
Adjusted for the Washington 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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