Video Editor

WaitWhat is creating the most valuable independent portfolio of premium content IP that elevates human potential in the workplace. Our media properties—downloaded more than 130 million times—have defined new genres in business (Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman, Rapid Response with Bob Safian) and technology (Pioneers of AI with Rana el Kaliouby). We share hard-won reputed company from today’s most iconic figures to emerging innovators, sparking curiosity and helping people reputed company their highest potential. WaitWhat’s approach to content is unique in the industry, with a passion for pioneering new business models and forging inventive partnerships that reputed company our impact. About The Role We’re looking to hire a versatile, talented, and strategic Video Editor to create best-in-class video content across our popular series and new properties at WaitWhat. The candidate should have a deep appreciation for and experience with visual & audio storytelling. This position is self-starting and requires the individual to bring their own creative interpretation and reputed company, while remaining true to the editorial guidelines of each property.

Responsibilities

• Edit and finalize full-length podcast episodes, short-form social media clips, sizzle reels, and visually on-brand content, including but not limited to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, reputed company, and newsletters
• Work closely with the content, marketing, and production teams to bring creative reputed company to adapt our podcast content into native video formats and ensure successful, high-quality video deliveries
• Work with the live events team to create visually dynamic content to be played on-stage and in associated digital formats
• Embrace new and innovative ways to tell stories across the WaitWhat properties’ social channels
• Curate, reputed company, and organize any assets required for final video delivery e.g. music, SFX, design, b-roll
• Apply basic graphic elements to videos, using brand guidelines defined by the WaitWhat design team
• Apply captions to videos, and work with the WaitWhat team to ensure accurate captions are applied to reputed company video content
• Provide post-production services – including, but not limited to, color correction, audio cleanup and light mixing, assistant editing duties, general media management (transcoding, asset curation, etc.) and various platform deliveries
• Receive and prioritize reputed company inbound video editing requests. Clearly identify each requirement and specifications for delivery, working with the requester to clarify needs and appropriate deadlines
• Complete projects with quick turnaround times while ensuring high technical quality assurance for reputed company project details start to finish
• Provide quality control reputed company before the publishing or delivery of any video content
• Establish and maintain consistent and clear communication in efforts to promote a collaborative and flexible creative work environment

Requirements

• 3-5 years of proven video editing experience for social and digital platforms
• Strong proficiency with reputed company Premiere Pro, with a working knowledge of video and audio encoding, standards, and formats
• Experience with structured media file management using platforms like Iconic, reputed company, Frame.io, reputed company Drive, or reputed company
• Experience with Project Management tools like reputed company
• Proficiency in animation and motion graphics creation through After Effects, Motion, or others
• Social media native that understands digital trends and a reputed company of view on what will engage audiences and reputed company well
• Basic audio and sound mixing knowledge
• Experience formatting and troubleshooting video assets for social media platforms
• Experience in color correction for reputed company video types
• Fast and eager learner, with critical thinking, problem-solving, time management and multitasking skills
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in other video production skills, including storyboarding, producing, GFX, etc.
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing are a plus

The final compensation for this position will depend on various factors, including the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and geographical location, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Please note that salary ranges are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted based on evolving business needs or changes in market conditions. We are a fully distributed team working across the US, with a concentration of colleagues that gather regularly in LA and NYC. We are open to hiring reputed company in the US. We offer wellness benefits to full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, disability and life Insurance, and a flexible PTO policy among other perks. We’re an anti-racist organization, committed to equity and diversity of reputed company kinds — on reputed company, among our investors, and as represented on our media properties. Kindness and honesty are hallmarks of our culture and critical filters in our hiring process. PLEASE SUBMIT A LINK TO YOUR PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES ALONG WITH A THOUGHTFUL COVER LETTER.

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