Freelance Sr. Video Editor at Horizontal Talent

Feedinkoo; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizontal is seeking a talented freelance video editor to join our team and contribute to a variety of marketing, corporate, and educational video projects. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work on diverse projects, delivering high-quality edits under tight deadlines.

You will collaborate with producers, apply templates, deliver first cuts and revisions, and manage freelance scheduling. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, strong portfolio, and advanced Adobe

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of video editing experience with polished portfolio.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with freelance scheduling.
• Reliable availability for short-notice projects with clear deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers to edit video content from provided footage, templates, and direction.
• Ensure edits align with brand and editorial standards, delivering polished results.
• Apply templates efficiently across series-based projects and manage multiple deadlines.
• Deliver first cuts and revisions promptly within a structured review process.

Skills

5+ years video editing

Premiere Pro

Adobe CC

Freelance scheduling

Strong communication

Tools

After Effects

Job description

We are seeking a talented freelance video editor to join our team and contribute to a variety of marketing, corporate, and educational video projects. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work on diverse projects, delivering high-quality edits under tight deadlines. This is a freelance engagement and hours will vary depending on business needs (about 20-40 hours per month).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers to edit video content from provided footage, templates, and creative direction.
• Ensure all edits align with brand and editorial standards, delivering polished and professional results.
• Apply templates efficiently across series-based projects and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Deliver first cuts and revisions promptly while integrating into a structured review and approval process.

Skills

• Over 5 years of professional video editing experience, showcasing a strong portfolio with high-level polish.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Premiere Pro.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while managing freelance scheduling.
• Reliable availability for short-notice projects with clear deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with After Effects and editing multi-camera shoots.
• Comfort working with multiple reviewers and incorporating feedback efficiently.

At Horizontal, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles, fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture for all team members.

Pay range: $45 – $51 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on experience and geographic location.