Temporary Video Editor, Delish

Hearst Magazines; New York (NY); Remote; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Magazines’ Delish team is seeking a Temporary Video Editor to craft engaging, broadcast-quality short-form videos for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more. You’ll identify standout moments from raw footage, shape them into entertaining stories, and collaborate with producers and the creative team to uphold Delish’s voice and visual standards.

This fully remote role requires 2+ years in post-production, strong Adobe Premiere Pro skills, and a keen eye for trending formats.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on post-production experience in broadcast, digital media, film, or equivalent.
• Experience editing high-volume, fast-paced video content with strong storytelling instincts.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with After Effects and Photoshop preferred.
• Knowledge of color correction and post-production workflows.
• Understanding of media management and social platform specs.
• Ability to troubleshoot Adobe Creative Suite and storage workflows.
• Awareness of evolving social media trends and editing styles.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Edit compelling, broadcast-quality short-form videos for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more.
• Identify strongest moments from raw footage and shape them into entertaining stories.
• Collaborate with producers and the creative team to uphold Delish’s voice and standards.
• Apply brand style guidelines while delivering a polished look.
• Contribute to pre-production brainstorming and provide creative input.
• Maintain organized post-production workflows and media management.
• Utilize Adobe Premiere as the primary editing platform with Creative Suite tools.
• Balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Skills

Post-production

Storytelling

Time management

Collaboration

Independent work

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

Be Part of What's Next

Food has the power to bring people together, and video is one of the most exciting ways to tell those stories. Join Delish as a Temporary Video Editor and help create engaging, high-quality content that entertains, inspires, and connects with millions of viewers across digital and social platforms.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 30 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Delish. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.

But we’re more than just our magazines. We engage our audience across all mediums and channels—print, digital, video, and social with sophisticated content creation, distribution, and data capabilities. We create, package, and sell products with cutting-edge technology and proprietary platforms. Together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Edit compelling, broadcast-quality short-form and digital-first videos for platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and emerging social channels.
• Craft engaging narratives by identifying the strongest moments from large volumes of raw footage and shaping them into entertaining, audience-focused stories.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and the creative team to develop fresh ideas and deliver high-quality content that aligns with Delish’s voice and visual standards.
• Apply brand style guidelines while bringing creative solutions that elevate storytelling and maintain a polished, consistent look and feel.
• Contribute to pre-production brainstorming sessions and provide creative input that strengthens video concepts from planning through final delivery.
• Maintain organized post-production workflows, media management, and storage best practices to support efficient collaboration and project delivery.
• Utilize Adobe Premiere as the primary editing platform while incorporating Adobe Creative Suite tools to enhance video quality and production value.
• Balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 2+ years of hands-on post-production experience in broadcast, digital media, film, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience editing high-volume, fast-paced video content with exceptional storytelling instincts.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with After Effects and Photoshop is preferred.
• Working knowledge of color correction and post-production best practices.
• Strong understanding of production and post-production workflows, media management, and social platform specifications.
• Experience troubleshooting Adobe Creative Suite and media storage workflows is a plus.
• Keen awareness of evolving social media trends, digital storytelling techniques, and editing styles.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative creative team.
• This is a fully remote position.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $50.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.