Editor

Watson Design Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Design Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled Editor to transform footage into polished, emotionally engaging content across campaigns.

You’ll shape rhythm and pacing, collaborating with Creative Directors, Strategists, and Motion Designers to deliver compelling videos that resonate on multiple platforms. Reporting to a Senior Editor, you’ll guide projects from rough cuts to final delivery, blending visuals, sound, and motion for high-quality work.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional editing experience in an agency, studio, or production environment.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects and Photoshop are a plus.
• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition across formats.
• Experience editing short-form and long-form content for social, digital, and commercial platforms.
• Ability to creatively manipulate footage and enhance edits with motion graphics, color, and sound design.
• Collaborates with directors, designers, and strategists to refine creative execution.
• Attention to detail with pixel-perfect edits and timely deliveries.
• Strong time management; can handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive, creative mindset focused on visual storytelling and audience engagement.
• Experience mentoring junior team members is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality video content; craft narratives aligned with the creative vision and client objectives.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Strategists, and Motion Designers to refine storytelling.
• Select and arrange footage, refine pacing, and ensure seamless transitions.
• Incorporate music, sound design, color correction, and motion graphics to enhance the final product.
• Adapt content for multiple platforms and formats while maintaining consistency and impact.
• Manage feedback rounds, revisions, and final approvals to ensure timely deliveries.
• Stay up-to-date on editing trends and post-production workflows.

Skills

Editing experience

Storytelling

Pacing and rhythm

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Mentoring

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

Watson is looking for a skilled, creative Editor who can craft compelling narratives and elevate visual storytelling across campaigns.

In this role, you’ll transform footage into polished, engaging content—shaping the rhythm, pacing, and emotion of each piece. Beyond technical expertise, you’ll bring a sharp storytelling instinct, collaborating closely with Creative Directors, Strategists, and Motion Designers to develop content that resonates across platforms.

Reporting to a Senior Editor, you’ll be involved in all phases of production, from assembling rough cuts to final delivery. Your ability to blend visuals, sound, and motion seamlessly will be key to delivering high-quality, impactful work.

Technical Details

Department: Creative

Job Type: Full-Time

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional editing experience in an agency, studio, or production environment.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro. A strong understanding of After Effects, Photoshop, and other related programs is a plus.
• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition across various content formats.
• Experience editing short-form and long-form content across social, digital, and commercial platforms.
• Ability to creatively manipulate footage, integrate motion graphics, and enhance edits through color and sound design.
• Strong collaboration skills, working closely with directors, designers, and strategists to refine creative execution.
• Excellent attention to detail with a passion for pixel-perfect edits and a polished final product.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Natural listener with a desire to grow, learn, and positively impact the work and team around you.
• A proactive and creative mindset, with a strong understanding of visual storytelling and audience engagement.
• Confidence and professional expertise regarding best practices across all social platforms.
• Experience mentoring junior team members is a plus.

Due to the collaborative nature of this role, the right candidate will need to be based in Los Angeles or open to relocating.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality video content, crafting engaging narratives that align with the creative vision and client objectives.
• Work closely with Creative Directors, Strategists, and Motion Designers to refine storytelling and execution.
• Select and arrange footage, refine pacing, and ensure seamless transitions to create compelling visual stories.
• Incorporate music, sound design, color correction, and motion graphics to enhance the final product.
• Adapt content for multiple platforms and formats while maintaining consistency and impact.
• Manage feedback rounds, revisions, and final approvals to ensure high-quality and timely deliveries.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in editing, post-production workflows, and video formats.

This position is salaried with pay between $65,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on the candidate's skill set and experience.

About Watson

Watson is a team of multidisciplinary makers, thinkers, and doers collaborating with some of the top entertainment studios and brands in the world. We create immersive stories, campaigns, and content with a focus on craft and conversation.

For over 15 years, we've been dedicated to the details, thoughtful design and copy, and an ongoing search for ideas that spark discussion. We strive to break the conventions of our industry, our tools, and our platforms in order for our work to be more noticed, valued, and discussed.

Our work spans across AV, digital, social, print, experiential, and OOH for brands like A24, Amazon, Disney, FX, Mattel, WB, and more.

Watson is independently-driven, creatively-led, and minority-owned.