Video Editor

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Freelance Video Editor to turn our storytelling strategy into polished content in NYC, on a W2 contract.

You will collaborate with our in-house creative team, edit provided assets, and ensure pacing, visuals, color, and audio meet brand standards across digital and live channels.

Requires 3+ years of experience, advanced Premiere Pro/After Effects skills, and a reliable workstation with fast internet to handle large files and tight timelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience; freelance portfolio preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro & After Effects.
• Strong motion design, typography, color grading, and audio mixing.
• Experience using AI-driven editing tools to speed workflows.
• Excellent media asset management and strong communication.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Reliable, high-powered editing workstation and fast internet.

Responsibilities

• Execute Post-Production: Lead the editing process for video content across digital platforms, in-person events, social channels, and client-sponsored campaigns.
• Refine and Polish: Oversee post-production workflows including rough cuts, pacing, motion graphics, sound design, audio mixing, color grading.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure projects adhere to brand standards and style guides.
• Feedback Integration: Incorporate stakeholder and client feedback through iterative reviews.
• Asset Management: Maintain organized project files, graphics, and final renders.

Skills

Video editing

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Motion design

Color grading

Audio mixing

AI tools

Asset management

Project management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Job Description

About the Position

As a Freelance Video Editor, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our company’s video storytelling strategy to life. We are looking for a highly skilled, efficient, and collaborative post-production specialist to transform raw footage into compelling, high-quality video content.

Duration: Week-to-week

Location: NYC in office

Type: W2 contract

Start: 10/13

Rate: $30-36/hr

In this contract role, you will collaborate with our in-house creative team to edit content that elevates our brand, engages our audience, and drives business impact. While the narrative strategy and raw assets will be provided to you, you will be responsible for the pacing, visual style, and overall polish of the final deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Post-Production: Lead the editing process for video content across digital platforms, in-person events, social channels, and client-sponsored campaigns.
• Refine and Polish: Oversee all aspects of post-production workflows, including rough cuts, final pacing, motion graphics, sound design, audio mixing, and color grading.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all projects are edited to maintain visual consistency and adhere to established brand standards and style guides.
• Feedback Integration: Efficiently incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders and external clients through iterative review rounds.
• Asset Management: Maintain meticulous organization of project files, graphics, and final renders.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of professional video editing experience (a dedicated freelance portfolio is highly preferred); experience working with financial services or corporate clients is a plus.
• Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Technical Editing Skills: Strong expertise in motion design, typography, color grading, and audio mixing across diverse topics and social-first formats.
• Modern Toolkits: Deep understanding of digital video platforms and experience integrating AI-driven editing tools to accelerate workflows.
• Self-Management: Exceptional media asset management, workflow organization, and communication skills.
• Reliability: A proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, working independently, and meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Setup: Must have a reliable, high-powered editing workstation and high-speed internet capable of handling large video files and tight turnaround times.