Remote Video Editor - Narrative Storytelling for Next Gen

Socket.dev; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway is seeking a skilled Video Editor to own post-production from raw footage to final deliverables, shaping tone and pace for Hyfi curriculum. Remote in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person gatherings. Requires 3+ years in video editing and a portfolio including editing reel.

You’ll collaborate with producers, motion designers, and creative leads to ensure brand-aligned videos and impactful storytelling across projects.

Qualifications

• Editing reel required— must be submitted with application.
• 3+ years of professional experience in video editing, post-production, or media production.
• Strong proficiency in narrative editing — shaping tone, pacing, and flow across a variety of content types
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced creative environment
• Experience with audio mixing and color correction at a professional level
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with producers, designers, and creative team members
• Ability to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2-4 times annually for team gatherings
• Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church; experience serving in Next Gen ministries preferred

Responsibilities

• Edits original footage into complete, polished stories that reflect Lifeway's brand standards and align with each project's creative brief and goals.
• Makes informed editorial decisions around pace, style, and tone based on the target audience and distribution platform.
• Performs audio mixing, color correction, and sound design to ensure quality and consistency across all video deliverables.
• Sources and integrates music, sound effects, graphics, and footage from internal / external partners to support the emotional and creative intent of each project.
• Collaborates with motion graphic designers and fellow editors to incorporate animations, captions, and branded templates.
• Communicates project timelines, creative roadblocks, and production needs clearly to producers, project managers, and creative leads.
• Maintains organized file management and consistent naming structures for all source footage and edited project files.
• Participates in review cycles by providing constructive creative input and implementing stakeholder feedback efficiently.
• Contributes to team growth through peer coaching, critique sessions, and process improvement ideas.
• Limited travel: 2-4 times per year, typically overnight

Skills

Editing reel

3+ years experience

Narrative editing

Deadline management

Audio mixing

Color correction

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative judgment

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

After Effects

Job description

Lifeway is seeking a skilled Video Editor to own post-production from raw footage to final deliverables, shaping tone and pace for Hyfi curriculum. Remote in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person gatherings. Requires 3+ years in video editing and a portfolio including editing reel.

You’ll collaborate with producers, motion designers, and creative leads to ensure brand-aligned videos and impactful storytelling across projects.