Video Editor

WeThePeopleHaveHadEnough!; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential for future gigs

Job summary

WeThePeopleHaveHadEnough! seeks a Local Editor in Austin for a short documentary project. This part-time, temporary role involves refining a 22‑minute cut, creating a 1–2 minute trailer, and uploading edits to Vimeo.

Work is on-site at the filmmaker’s home, with optional remote tasks, and the schedule averages about 4 hours daily. You will collaborate with the director on creative decisions, handle sound and picture editing, and help build a basic film website.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in sound editing and picture editing.
• Experience uploading and managing projects on Vimeo.
• Basic web development skills.
• Experience in experimental documentary style, particularly short-form content.

Responsibilities

• Take over a previous project with a 22‑minute cut awaiting a 2027 festival submission.
• Cleanly mix sound, working with licensed, composed, or public‑domain music.
• Add and remove scenes as needed.
• Create a 1–2 minute trailer.
• Upload edits and final cuts to Vimeo with appropriate notes.
• Develop a basic website for the film.
• Collaborate with the director on editing decisions.
• Work approximately 4hours daily on‑site at the filmmaker’s home, with optional home‑based work.
• Complete the project before the midterm elections.

Skills

Sound editing

Picture editing

Vimeo uploads

Basic web development

Experimental documentary

Tools

Vimeo

Job description

Overview

Local Editor (Austin) needed for experimental short documentary. Proficient in sound & picture, Vimeo uploads, and basic web development. This is a part‑time, temporary editing gig with potential for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Take over a previous project with a 22‑minute cut awaiting a 2027 festival submission.
• Cleanly mix sound, working with licensed, composed, or public‑domain music.
• Add and remove scenes as needed.
• Create a 1–2 minute trailer.
• Upload edits and final cuts to Vimeo with appropriate notes.
• Develop a basic website for the film.
• Collaborate with the director on editing decisions.
• Work approximately 4hours daily on‑site at the filmmaker’s home, with optional home‑based work.
• Complete the project before the midterm elections.

Requirements

• Proficiency in sound editing and picture editing.
• Experience uploading and managing projects on Vimeo.
• Basic web development skills.
• Experience in experimental documentary style, particularly short‑form content.

Benefits

Decent pay for a low‑budget short film with the possibility of future gigs.