Temporary Editor

US001 Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

wellness programing

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a talented Temporary Editor, Post-Production to turn raw footage into engaging stories for social, digital, branded content, and campaigns. You will work closely with Creative Directors, producers, designers, and fellow editors from concept to final delivery.

The ideal candidate brings a strong creative POV, technical finesse with Premiere Pro, After Effects, and experience across varied formats.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience in advertising, creative studio, or production environment.
• Bachelor's degree in film production, video production, communications, digital media, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Edit video content across social, digital, branded, commercial, documentary‑style, and integrated campaigns.
• Translate briefs, scripts, and storyboards into engaging narratives using pacing, music, and sound design.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, producers, designers, animators, and other post‑production specialists to refine edits and elevate the final work.
• Apply editorial and technical expertise using Adobe Premiere Pro and other Creative Cloud tools, with basic color correction, sound design, and motion graphics as needed.
• Manage editorial projects from initial assembly through revisions, finishing, and final delivery, ensuring quality and adherence to workflows.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Video editing

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in film production, video production, communications, digital media, or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Photoshop

Media Encoder

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

About the Role

Edelman is looking for a talented and creative Temporary Editor, Post-Production. This is an opportunity for a skilled storyteller who knows how to bring ideas to life through compelling visuals, thoughtful pacing, and exceptional editorial craft. We're looking for someone who can turn raw footage into engaging stories that connect with audiences across social, digital, branded content, and integrated campaigns. Someone who brings a strong creative point of view, technical expertise, and a passion for making work that captures attention and leaves a lasting impression. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Creative Directors, producers, designers, and fellow post‑production artists to shape content from initial concept through final delivery. You'll work across a variety of creative projects, from social‑first content and brand campaigns to documentary‑style storytelling and commercial productions. If you're passionate about visual storytelling, curious about emerging creative technologies, and energized by collaborating with teams to make great work even better, we'd love to hear from you.

Who You Are

You're a creative storyteller and technically skilled editor who understands how to bring emotion, energy, and meaning to every frame. You have a strong sense of pacing, structure, music, and visual storytelling, along with the technical expertise to execute ideas with precision. You're comfortable working independently, collaborating with creative teams, and adapting to feedback as projects evolve. You bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a solutions‑oriented mindset to your work, balancing creative ambition with the realities of timelines, deliverables, and production workflows.

What You'll Do

Edit compelling video content across social, digital, branded, commercial, documentary‑style, and integrated campaigns, bringing creative concepts to life through strong visual storytelling. Translate creative briefs, scripts, and storyboards into engaging narratives, using pacing, music, sound design, and editorial techniques to connect with audiences. Collaborate with Creative Directors, producers, designers, animators, and other post‑production specialists to develop creative approaches, refine edits, and elevate the final work. Apply editorial and technical expertise using Adobe Premiere Pro and other Creative Cloud tools, incorporating basic color correction, sound design, and motion graphics as needed. Manage editorial projects from initial assembly through revisions, finishing, and final delivery, ensuring creative quality and adherence to technical specifications. Maintain organized project files, media assets, timelines, and version histories while following established post‑production workflows and best practices. Balance multiple projects and evolving priorities, proactively communicating production needs, timeline considerations, and creative solutions to internal teams. Stay current with emerging editing techniques, content formats, and AI‑assisted creative tools, identifying opportunities to enhance storytelling and improve workflows.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional video editing experience within an advertising agency, creative studio, production company, post‑production house, or related environment.
• A bachelor's degree in film production, video production, communications, digital media, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong portfolio or reel demonstrating creative storytelling and editing expertise across branded, commercial, digital, or social content.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
• Strong understanding of editorial storytelling, pacing, sound design, music integration, basic color correction, and post‑production workflows.
• Experience editing content for major brands, advertising campaigns, or integrated marketing programs.
• Background in social‑first content, branded storytelling, documentary‑style editing, or commercial production.
• Motion graphics and animation capabilities, including experience with Adobe After Effects.
• Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve, professional color workflows, and finishing processes.
• Experience using AI‑assisted editing tools and emerging creative technologies to support production workflows.
• Understanding of broadcast, digital, and social platform specifications, including formatting, versioning, and delivery requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines, manage competing deadlines, and incorporate creative feedback.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue‑based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region‑specific benefits.

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• travel assistance
• wellness programing

DJ EH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family‑run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to our work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and in communities around the globe.

The relentless pursuit of excellence. The freedom to be constantly curious. The courage to do the right thing. The commitment to positively impact society. We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. AtEdelmanyou have _____.

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