Lead Video Editor — Post-Production Innovator

Tire Rack; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tire Rack is seeking a senior video editor to lead post-production for high-visibility projects that support our brand and customer experience. You will transform raw footage into compelling stories while upholding the highest creative, technical, and brand standards.

In this role, you will mentor editors, elevate workflows, and collaborate with producers, videographers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver polished content that drives business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional video editing and post-production experience.
• Portfolio or demo reel required showcasing advanced editing, color grading, motion graphics, VFX, and audio mixing.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced editing, color correction and grading, compositing, VFX, and post-production finishing workflows.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of post-production workflows, media management, codecs, color pipelines, and delivery specs.
• Experience mentoring or coaching editors with constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead editing of complex, high-visibility video projects from rough cut to final delivery with strong storytelling and adherence to brand standards.
• Apply advanced color correction, grading, compositing, VFX, and audio design to produce polished content.
• Design motion graphics, titles, and visual effects to elevate production value.
• Oversee professional audio editing, mixing, and sound design for clarity and quality.
• Mentor and coach editors, review edits, and provide actionable feedback to improve editorial quality.
• Collaborate with producers, videographers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align creative direction with business objectives.
• Establish and elevate editing standards and workflows across the team.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Color grading

Motion graphics

Audio mixing

Post-production workflows

Mentoring

Creative judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film/Video Production

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Tire Rack is seeking a senior video editor to lead post-production for high-visibility projects that support our brand and customer experience. You will transform raw footage into compelling stories while upholding the highest creative, technical, and brand standards.

In this role, you will mentor editors, elevate workflows, and collaborate with producers, videographers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver polished content that drives business objectives.