Video Editor | Contract through 2026

TIME USA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,325 - 68,250; Part time

Job summary

TIME USA is seeking a Video Editor for a temporary contract through the end of 2026 with potential to convert to a full-time role. You will collaborate with producers/reporters to edit short-form video content for platforms like X and LinkedIn, ensuring high production quality and TIME standards.

Ideal candidates have strong editorial instincts, knowledge of platform-native storytelling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple projects with tight

Qualifications

• 2+ years of social-first editing experience.
• Strong editorial instincts for platform-native storytelling.
• Ability to collaborate with producers, reporters and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Edit editorial and sponsored-editorial video content for digital, social, and owned platforms.
• Assemble and polish footage from studio, remote, and field productions with VO, motion graphics, and archival materials as needed.
• Optimize videos for multiple platforms and formats while aligning with TIME's standards and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with editorial, sales, and cross-functional teams to create content for X and LinkedIn.
• Contribute creative ideas for social-first storytelling across topics and formats.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously and incorporate feedback to meet deadlines.

Skills

Video editing

Editorial instincts

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

The Role

This is a temporary, contract position through the end of 2026 with the potential to convert to a fulltime role.

We are looking for a Video Editor who can collaborate with a producer or reporter and edit compelling short‑form video content optimized for platforms including X and LinkedIn. The ideal candidate has strong editorial instincts and understands platform‑native storytelling, with the ability to create business‑supporting content that meets TIME’s standards.

This person thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and is eager to help shape the future of TIME's video storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Edit compelling editorial and sponsored‑editorial video content for digital, social, and owned platforms, ensuring high production quality and brand consistency.
• Assemble and polish footage from studio, remote, and field productions, incorporating voiceover, motion graphics, and archival materials as needed.
• Optimize videos for multiple platforms and formats, ensuring content aligns with TIME's standards and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with editorial, sales, and cross‑functional teams to create compelling video content, with a focus on X and LinkedIn, that appeals to audiences and advertisers.
• Contribute creative ideas for video projects, helping develop engaging, social‑first storytelling across a variety of topics and formats.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously, incorporating feedback while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere and a strong working knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects.
• 2+ years of relevant social‑first editing experience.
• News judgment, reporting scripting, story development are key to this role as well as an ability to collaborate.
• Knowledge of financial and tech spaces is a plus.
• Must be able to script, edit, and publish compelling and nuanced video stories with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ability to set up a studio shoot, camera, audio, lighting, seamless, etc.
• Willingness to travel for on‑location shoots.

Location

This is a hybrid role. Eligible candidates for the role must be within a commutable distance of TIME’s New York City office upon hire and may be expected to be physically present as needed (typically 3 days/week). Other locations may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Compensation

• Compensation for this contract role will be provided as a weekly rate through a third‑party contractor partner, ranging from $1,150 to $1,500 depending on experience.

Note

Note: This position is not represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better, but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring, and our culture.

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