Video Editor - Client Services

Story; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Story in the SF Bay Area is hiring a Video Editor to shape footage into compelling films across Story's client work. You'll edit documentary-style pieces, brand spots, narrative projects, and commercials, owning the edit from assembly through finishing, bringing a strong sense of story, pacing, and rhythm to every project.

You'll work closely with directors, producers, and clients, translating notes into clear editorial decisions, and you'll own finishing through color and sound,

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of editing work.
• Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve.
• Ability to complete a paid test edit.
• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.
• Degrees not required; your work speaks for itself.

Responsibilities

• Edit across documentary, brand, narrative, and commercial formats.
• Work with directors and producers from the first assembly through final delivery.
• Incorporate feedback, explore new approaches, and maintain quality under deadlines.
• Present work to clients and translate their notes into clear editorial decisions.
• Own finishing through color and sound, collaborating with VFX artists when needed.
• Maintain organized project files, media, and delivery assets.

Skills

Editing

Storytelling

DaVinci Resolve

Client communication

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Great stories start with extraordinary people.

We're bringing together exceptional creative talent to tell the stories of people shaping the future. Work alongside people who raise your standards, champion your ideas, and give you room to do the best work of your career.

Story inspires science. Science makes story real.

Your Story

We're hiring a Video Editor to shape footage into compelling films across Story's client work. You'll edit documentary-style pieces, brand spots, narrative projects, and commercials, working closely with directors, producers, and clients. You'll own the edit from assembly through finishing, bringing a strong sense of story, pacing, and rhythm to every project.

Responsibilities:

• Edit across documentary, brand, narrative, and commercial formats.

• Work with directors and producers from the first assembly through final delivery.

• Incorporate feedback, explore new approaches, and maintain quality under deadlines.

• Present work to clients and translate their notes into clear editorial decisions.

• Own finishing through color and sound, collaborating with VFX artists when needed.

• Maintain organized project files, media, and delivery assets.

Requirements:

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of editing work.

• Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve.

• Ability to complete a paid test edit.

• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.

• Degrees not required. Your work speaks for itself.

Bonus:

• A strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and emotional storytelling.

• Speed and flexibility when a cut needs to change direction.

• Confidence offering an alternative when a note or idea isn't working.

• Clear communication with directors, producers, and clients.

• The organization and initiative to carry an edit through to delivery.