Social-First Video Editor for X & LinkedIn (Contract)

TIME USA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,325 - 68,250; Part time

Job summary

TIME USA is seeking a Video Editor for a temporary contract through the end of 2026 with potential to convert to a full-time role. You will collaborate with producers/reporters to edit short-form video content for platforms like X and LinkedIn, ensuring high production quality and TIME standards.

Ideal candidates have strong editorial instincts, knowledge of platform-native storytelling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple projects with tight

Qualifications

• 2+ years of social-first editing experience.
• Strong editorial instincts for platform-native storytelling.
• Ability to collaborate with producers, reporters and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Edit editorial and sponsored-editorial video content for digital, social, and owned platforms.
• Assemble and polish footage from studio, remote, and field productions with VO, motion graphics, and archival materials as needed.
• Optimize videos for multiple platforms and formats while aligning with TIME's standards and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with editorial, sales, and cross-functional teams to create content for X and LinkedIn.
• Contribute creative ideas for social-first storytelling across topics and formats.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously and incorporate feedback to meet deadlines.

Skills

Video editing

Editorial instincts

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

TIME USA is seeking a Video Editor for a temporary contract through the end of 2026 with potential to convert to a full-time role. You will collaborate with producers/reporters to edit short-form video content for platforms like X and LinkedIn, ensuring high production quality and TIME standards.

Ideal candidates have strong editorial instincts, knowledge of platform-native storytelling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple projects with tight