Video Editor (Part-Time) — AI‑Driven & Story‑Focused

Breaking News ABA; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Breaking News ABA seeks a curious, proactive video editor to turn raw footage into clear, engaging videos. This part-time role offers growth into a full-time position and requires working in our Lake Forest, Illinois office.

You will edit team-shot footage, add captions and graphics, clean audio, and leverage AI tools for transcription and rough cuts. Collaboration and meeting deadlines are essential, with room to propose efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Some practical video editing experience with shareable work samples.
• Willingness to learn and use AI tools in editing workflow.
• Ability to work in a team and respond to feedback.
• Office attendance in Lake Forest, Illinois is required.

Responsibilities

• Turn team footage into polished videos with strong pacing and storytelling.
• Add captions, titles, graphics, and visuals where useful.
• Clean up audio and adjust color as needed.
• Use AI tools for transcription, captions, rough cuts, and audio cleanup, ensuring quality.
• Collaborate, meet deadlines, organize files, and share ideas for process improvements.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

AI tools familiarity

Initiative

Communication

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

Job description

Breaking News ABA seeks a curious, proactive video editor to turn raw footage into clear, engaging videos. This part-time role offers growth into a full-time position and requires working in our Lake Forest, Illinois office.

You will edit team-shot footage, add captions and graphics, clean audio, and leverage AI tools for transcription and rough cuts. Collaboration and meeting deadlines are essential, with room to propose efficiency improvements.