Contract Video Editor (Chicago)

Gate 39 Media; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Gate 39 Media in the Chicago area is seeking a flexible Contract Video Editor adept with AI-powered workflows. You will edit interviews, create bumpers, and produce content for YouTube, social ads, and corporate videos, while integrating AI tools for editing, transcription, and asset generation.

You will design AI agents and MCP-connected workflows to speed repeat production tasks, work with Zoom/Riverside/Teams footage, and occasionally join on-site shoots in the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Portfolio with interviews, social videos, and ads.
• Experience with AI video tools and clear AI workflow limitations.
• Experience serving regulated-industry clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit interviews, podcasts, and meetings into long-form and short-form pieces.
• Create bumpers, intros, outros, and branded motion elements.
• Produce ads for YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Edit corporate explainers and client-facing content.
• Use AI tools for editing, transcription, captioning, clip selection.
• Design and build AI agents and MCP-connected workflows to automate tasks.
• Work from footage from Zoom, Riverside, Teams, StreamYard.
• Support occasional on-site shoots in Chicago area.

Skills

AI video editing

Interview editing

AI agents & MCP workflows

Social ads production

Fast turnaround

Client-facing in regulated industries

Zoom/Riverside/Teams familiarity

Tools

AI video tools

Transcription & captioning tools

Job description

Contract Video Editor (AI-Powered Workflows)

Chicago area · Contract, part-time · Remote with occasional on-site work

About Gate 39

Gate 39 Media is a Chicago-based digital agency working almost exclusively in financial services: trading, investing, advisory, and fintech firms. We build websites, platforms, and marketing programs, and we use AI throughout our work.

The Role

We need a fast, versatile video editor who uses AI as part of their daily workflow. You'll edit interviews, build bumpers, and produce YouTube and social ads, social content, and corporate videos for Gate 39 and our clients.

This isn't only an editing job. We want someone who understands AI skills, agents, and MCP, and who can build agents and automated workflows that make our video production faster and more repeatable.

What You'll Do

• Edit interviews, podcasts, and recorded meetings into polished long-form and short-form pieces
• Create bumpers, intros, outros, and branded motion elements
• Produce ads and cut-downs for YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social platforms
• Edit corporate videos, explainers, and client-facing content
• Use AI tools for editing, transcription, captioning, clip selection, and asset generation
• Design and build AI agents, skills, and MCP-connected workflows that automate repeat production tasks
• Work from footage recorded on Zoom, Riverside, Teams, StreamYard, and similar tools
• Support occasional on-site shoots, interviews, or meetings in the Chicago area

What We're Looking For

• A strong portfolio covering interviews, short-form social, and ads
• Hands-on experience with AI video and editing tools, plus a clear view of where AI helps and where it doesn't
• Working knowledge of AI agents, skills, and MCP, with examples of workflows you've built
• Familiarity with online recording platforms (Zoom, Riverside, and others) and their export quirks
• Speed: 24–48 hour turnaround on short-form, 3–5 business days on longer pieces
• Clear communication and good judgment with professional, regulated-industry clients
• US-based and located in the Chicago area

Nice to Have

• Ability to shoot video on location and at our Westmont office
• Experience with financial services or other regulated industries