Freelance Video Editor

Cella by Randstad Digital; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health benefits program

401K plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital is seeking talented Freelance Video Editors to join our fast-moving creative bench, supporting sports, entertainment, and media during peak periods. This remote, contract role offers competitive hourly pay and flexible collaboration with a dynamic post-production team.

You will edit 30-second spots, promos, cutdowns, interviews, and vertical social content, ensuring brand consistency and sharp storytelling across platforms while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Agency & Short-Form Background: Proven experience delivering fast-turnaround edits in a fast-paced agency or post-production studio environment.
• Social & Vertical Video Expertise: Deep understanding of current social trends, platform best practices, and hook-driven vertical story structuring.
• Sports & Entertainment Portfolio: A reel featuring dynamic short-form promos, 30-second commercial spots, live-action sports/entertainment clips, or narrative campaign work.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign).
• Bonus Points (Motion Graphics Talent): Strong After Effects background for titles, lower thirds, transition packages, and graphic overlays.
• Experience with 3D design and animation tools (e.g., Blender).

Responsibilities

• Edit high-volume, quick-turn short-form promotional spots, commercials, narrative campaign cuts, and interview edits.
• Craft engaging, platform-native vertical video content optimized for mobile viewing on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook.
• Adapt larger campaign assets into dynamic cutdowns while maintaining brand standards and narrative impact.
• Work collaboratively with creative leads and post-production teams to meet tight deadlines without compromising visual quality.

Job description

Location: TelecommuteJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $60 - 72 per hourWe are seeking high-energy Freelance Video Editors to join our fast-moving creative bench supporting our sports, entertainment, and media division during peak high-volume periods.In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our core post-production team to craft high-impact, fast-turnaround video assets-ranging from 30-second commercial and promotional spots to cutdowns, interviews, and platform-native social content.If you thrive in quick-turn agency environments, stay ahead of current social trends, and know how to hook viewers instantly in vertical formats, we want to see your reel!Responsibilities:Edit high-volume, quick-turn short-form promotional spots, commercials, narrative campaign cuts, and interview edits.Craft engaging, platform-native vertical video content optimized for mobile viewing on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook.Adapt larger campaign assets into dynamic cutdowns while maintaining brand standards and narrative impact.Work collaboratively with creative leads and post-production teams to meet tight deadlines without compromising visual quality.Qualifications:Agency & Short-Form Background: Proven experience delivering fast-turnaround edits in a fast-paced agency or post-production studio environment.Social & Vertical Video Expertise: Deep understanding of current social trends, platform best practices, and hook-driven vertical story structuring.Sports & Entertainment Portfolio: A reel featuring dynamic short-form promos, 30-second commercial spots, live-action sports/entertainment clips, or narrative campaign work.Technical Proficiency: Mastery of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign).Bonus Points (Motion Graphics Talent)Strong After Effects background for titles, lower thirds, transition packages, and graphic overlays.Experience with 3D design and animation tools (e.g., Blender).Note: Candidates with advanced motion graphics capabilities may be considered for expanded roles closer to full-time capacity.JOBID: 102026-164530#LI-CELLA#LI-MM2Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.