Video Editor

LifeWay Christian Resources; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Lifeway is seeking a skilled Video Editor to craft compelling, purpose-driven video content for platforms ranging from Bible study materials to live events. You will edit, mix audio, color-correct, and design sound, aligning with Lifeway's creative standards and collaborating with producers and designers.

Remote-friendly with occasional travel to Nashville for team gatherings. You will manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, bring strong narrative editing skills, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Editing reel must be submitted with application.
• 3+ years of professional experience in video editing, post-production, or media production.
• Strong proficiency in narrative editing — shaping tone, pacing, and flow across content types.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with audio mixing and color correction at a professional level.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with producers, designers, and creative team members.
• Willingness to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2-4 times annually for team gatherings.
• Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church.

Responsibilities

• Edit original footage into complete, polished stories that reflect Lifeway's brand standards and align with each project's creative brief and goals.
• Make informed editorial decisions around pace, style, and tone based on target audience and distribution platform.
• Perform audio mixing, color correction, and sound design to ensure quality across all deliverables.
• Source and integrate music, sound effects, graphics, and footage from internal/external partners to support emotional and creative intent.
• Collaborate with motion graphic designers and fellow editors to incorporate animations, captions, and branded templates.
• Communicate project timelines, creative roadblocks, and production needs clearly to producers, project managers, and creative leads.
• Maintain organized file management and consistent naming structures for all source footage and edited project files.
• Participate in review cycles by providing constructive creative input and implementing stakeholder feedback efficiently.
• Contribute to team growth through peer coaching, critique sessions, and process improvement ideas.
• Limited travel: 2-4 times per year, typically overnight.

Skills

Editing reel

Video editing

Narrative editing

Deadline management

Audio mixing

Color correction

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Advanced graduate degree

Tools

After Effects

Job description

Overview

Lifeway is seeking a skilled Video Editor to craft compelling, purpose-driven video content across a wide range of platforms and audiences — from Bible study curriculum and marketing campaigns to live events and internal communications. In this role, you will bring stories to life through expert editing, audio mixing, color correction, and sound design, all grounded in Lifeway's creative standards. You will work alongside producers, motion designers, and cross-functional teams throughout the post-productionprocess to deliver polished videos that resonate with the Church. If you thrive in a fast-paced creative environment and care deeply about the impact of your work, this role is for you.

Why Lifeway?

Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and parental leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more.If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.

Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code

This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings. #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Edits original footage into complete, polished stories that reflect Lifeway's brand standards and align with each project's creative brief and goals.
• Makes informed editorial decisions around pace, style, and tone based on the target audience and distribution platform.
• Performs audio mixing, color correction, and sound design to ensure quality and consistency across all video deliverables.
• Sources and integrates music, sound effects, graphics, and footage from internal / external partners to support the emotional and creative intent of each project.
• Collaborates with motion graphic designers and fellow editors to incorporate animations, captions, and branded templates.
• Communicates project timelines, creative roadblocks, and production needs clearly to producers, project managers, and creative leads.
• Maintains organized file management and consistent naming structures for all source footage and edited project files.
• Participates in review cycles by providing constructive creative input and implementing stakeholder feedback efficiently.
• Contributes to team growth through peer coaching, critique sessions, and process improvement ideas.
• Limited travel: 2-4 times per year, typically overnight

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree - preferred

Master's degree - preferred

Advanced graduate degree -not required

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• Editing reel required — must besubmittedwith application
• 3+ years of professional experience in video editing, post-production, or media production
• Strongproficiencyin narrative editing — shaping tone, pacing, and flow across a variety of content types
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced creative environment
• Experience with audio mixing and color correction at a professional level
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with producers, designers, and creative team members
• Reliable creative judgment and decision-making in editorial and collaborative workflows
• Ability to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2-4 times annually for team gatherings

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred

• Experience editing curriculum, ministry, or mission-driven video content

• Familiarity with motion graphics workflows and integrating animated elements into video projects

• Experience editing for live events or camp environments

• Proficiencyin file organization best practices within a shared production environment
• Basic proficiency in After Effects or motion design — able to navigate and support motion graphics work when needed
• Experience editing content for paid social media advertising