Video Editor

The Planet Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Contract-to-permanent opportunity

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Video Editor to support a contract-to-permanent assignment with a leading pediatric academic medical center in New England. Hybrid in Boston, MA, 20-30 hours per week, 3-4 months with possible extension.

Compensation is $40-$50 per hour, with occasional on-site days and quick-turnaround deadlines. The role requires strong storytelling, editing, and collaboration with marketing and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Motion graphics experience in After Effects or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Edit short- and long-form marketing and communications videos using provided footage and creative assets.
• Shape interviews and B-roll into clear, engaging narratives.
• Create polished storytelling pieces for institutional, campaign, marketing, and communications needs.
• Incorporate motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, transitions, music, sound design, and captions.
• Create alternate cuts and aspect ratios for specific channels as needed.
• Perform color correction, audio cleanup, mixing, and final quality control.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, creative, and production stakeholders.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and maintain organized project files.
• Follow company's brand, legal, privacy, accessibility, and content requirements

Skills

Video editing

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Motion graphics

Color grading

Narrative editing

Audio editing

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Title: Video Editor
Location: Hybrid in Boston, MA (No more than 2 days per week on-site)
Duration: 3-4 months, with the possibility of extension.
Hours: 20-30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Must be available to attend meetings during business hours and accommodate quick-turnaround deadlines.
Pay Rate: $40-$50/hr depending on experience

The Planet Group is looking for a Video Editorto join our client on a contract-to-permanent basis. Our client is a globally renowned, top-tier pediatric academic medical center in New England.

Video Editor Responsibilities

• Edit short- and long-form marketing and communications videos using provided footage and creative assets.
• Shape interviews and B-roll into clear, engaging narratives.
• Create polished storytelling pieces for institutional, campaign, marketing, and communications needs.
• Incorporate motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, transitions, music, sound design, and captions.
• Create alternate cuts and aspect ratios for specific channels as needed.
• Perform color correction, audio cleanup, mixing, and final quality control.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, creative, and production stakeholders.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and maintain organized project files.
• Follow company's brand, legal, privacy, accessibility, and content requirements

Video Editor Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Professional-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Motion graphics experience in Adobe After Effects or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of narrative editing, pacing, interview structure, and visual storytelling.
• Strong audio and color-finishing fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently from an established creative brief.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple revisions and deadlines.
• Familiarity with accessibility requirements, including captioning and readable on-screen text.
• Ability to work with 4K footage and common professional camera codecs.
• Reliable high-speed internet and professional editing workstation.
• Ability to exchange large media files through approved file-transfer/storage systems.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating high-quality editorial work.
• Experience producing marketing content for healthcare, nonprofit, education, or similarly mission-driven organizations is preferred but not required.