Freelance Video Editor: Diverse Social & Brand Campaigns

The Variable; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Variable, a forward-thinking advertising agency, is seeking a Freelance Video Editor to bring creative ideas to life through compelling video content for clients and the agency. You will turn footage and direction into engaging stories across social, digital campaigns, and brand storytelling.

This project-based role values emerging talent with strong instincts, technical skill, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of video editing experience across client or agency projects.
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating editing, storytelling, and potential.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro; After Effects/DaVinci Resolve are a plus.
• Understanding of post-production workflows and export delivery.

Responsibilities

• Edit video content across social, digital, and brand campaigns.
• Transform raw footage into clear, engaging stories aligned with direction and platform.
• Support post-production with organization, rough/final cuts, color and sound.
• Version content for multiple formats and aspect ratios for social.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, directors, and art directors.
• Incorporate feedback and manage timelines proactively.

Skills

Video editing

Creative storytelling

Education

Degree in Film/Media/Design (or related)

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

The Variable, a forward-thinking advertising agency, is seeking a Freelance Video Editor to bring creative ideas to life through compelling video content for clients and the agency. You will turn footage and direction into engaging stories across social, digital campaigns, and brand storytelling.

This project-based role values emerging talent with strong instincts, technical skill, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.