Remote Senior Editor - Narrative Thriller Short

BlockReel; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 554,000 - 1,476,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a Senior Editor for a 15–20 minute independent narrative short. The role is remote with weekly in-person sessions in Chicago, IL, starting the first week of October 2026, for 3–4 weeks.

Compensation ranges from $200–$400 per day, with collaboration on story, pacing, and sound design to finalize the cut for color grading. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience editing narrative shorts or features and a strong storytelling sensibility, plus proficiency with Adobe

Qualifications

• Extensive experience editing narrative shorts or features.
• Strong storytelling sensibility.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Responsibilities

• Assemble initial cuts and rough assemblies.
• Collaborate with director on story and rhythm.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions.
• Prepare the edit for sound design and color grading.
• Deliver final cut for review and handoff.

Skills

Storytelling

Narrative editing

Director collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

BlockReel is seeking a Senior Editor for a 15–20 minute independent narrative short. The role is remote with weekly in-person sessions in Chicago, IL, starting the first week of October 2026, for 3–4 weeks.

Compensation ranges from $200–$400 per day, with collaboration on story, pacing, and sound design to finalize the cut for color grading. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience editing narrative shorts or features and a strong storytelling sensibility, plus proficiency with Adobe