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At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovat…
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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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OVERVIEW A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NP…
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Please include a link to your portfolio in your application** At REI Co-op, we believe time outside is time well spent. As a Video Editor, you help tell that story with clear video. You help bring the co-op voice to life…
War on the Rocks ( is seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and enthusiastic managing editor to join our editorial team. Please note that this is not a remote position. We follow a hybrid schedule, with employees working…
$18.4 per hour
paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you. Position Overview: The Video Editor Intern is responsible for storytelling through creative producing, shooting, and e…
illustrations, animations, and multimedia assets that support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Center for PTSD's educational video initiatives. The role transforms evidence-based clinical information int…
Video Producer Level: Senior (Level III) | Work Location: On-Site – Washington, DC (telework may be authorized) ⚠ This position... ...to reach online audiences Collaborate with translators, copy editors, policy teams, an…
preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction and empowering quitting for all, is engaging an independent Contractor to produce video content for its digital platforms, with a strong focus on content for Truth Init…
working with motion capture and building animation state machines. ~Knowledge of rigging, scripting, modeling, texturing, lighting, and video editing. ~Prior professional experiences shipping world-class products in the…
Video Editor (Contract) Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/Remote options available) About History Factory At History Factory, we believe a company’s story is its greatest asset. For more than 45 years, we’ve partnered w…
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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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Senior Video Editor
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Lead Editor / Post Supervisor
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