Semi Senior Video Editor

Monks; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks in the United States is seeking a Semi Senior Video Editor to transform footage into polished stories for global brands. You will work in a fast-paced creative team with a high end technical focus, shaping brand campaigns and collaborating with producers and creative leaders.

You have 3+ years of editing experience, proficiency with Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, plus Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma for graphics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in video editing, preferably in a creative agency or production studio.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Da Vinci Resolve; strong graphics skills in Photoshop/Illustrator/Figma.
• Solid storytelling instincts with pacing, continuity, and visual impact.
• Excellent organizational and multi-project management skills.
• Creative problem solving with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Edit and assemble footage into polished final products for diverse platforms.
• Create motion graphics assets for social, digital ads, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with producers, designers, and teams to realise project visions.
• Mentor junior editors to improve their craft.
• Enhance videos with graphics, sound, and effects in line with brand guidelines.
• Organize media assets and ensure version control for efficient workflow.
• Maintain quality through color grading and audio balancing.
• Handle multiple projects with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Iterate on edits based on feedback from direction and clients.
• Stay updated on trends and tools to elevate production quality.

Skills

Storytelling

Organization

Communication

Creative problem solving

Color grading

Audio mixing

Motion graphics

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website monks.com/careers.

Video Editor/Animator

About the Role

As a Semi Senior Video Editor, you’ll transform footage into engaging and polished stories that capture attention and move audiences. You’ll play a vital role in a fast-paced creative team with a high end technical focus, working on distinctive brand campaigns and collaborating with visionary producers and creative leaders. Whether fine-tuning short-form social content, dynamic digital ads, or cinematic brand films, you’ll be instrumental in shaping compelling narratives for internationally recognized brands. We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful work.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and assemble footage into polished final products suitable for customer objectives and platform requirements
• Craft beautiful motion graphics assets for all types of platforms
• Collaborate with producers, designers, and creative teams to understand project vision, narrative structure, and key messaging
• Oversee and mentor junior editors to help them learn and improve their craft
• Enhance videos with graphics, sound, music, and effects in line with brand and campaign guidelines
• Organize and manage media assets, project files, and version control for efficient workflow and collaboration
• Ensure all videos meet technical specifications and quality standards, performing color correction and audio balancing as needed
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and adapting quickly to shifting priorities
• Incorporate feedback from creative direction and customers, iterating on edits as required
• Stay current on industry trends, editing techniques, and new software/tools to continually elevate the standard of our video output

About You

The essentials:

• 3+ years’ experience in video editing, preferably within a creative agency or production studio
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other industry-standard post production tools like Da Vinci Resolve
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma to be able to extract graphics and import them into your post production softwares.
• Strong storytelling instincts with a keen eye for pacing, continuity, and visual impact
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects and thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Creative problem solving skills and a good tolerance for uncertainty
• Excellent understanding of color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics fundamentals
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, positive, and customer-centric approach

Not a Must but a Plus:

• VFX, 3D or digital compositing knowledge is a plus!
• Experience working with AI and automation platforms and tools. #LI-MS1 #LI-Hybrids

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with, the world around us.