Video Editor & Videographer - San Jose, CA

Liaison Creative; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liaison Creative in San Jose is seeking a skilled video editor to join a close-knit team, editing product launches, customer stories, executive communications, events, and social content.

You will turn raw footage into polished stories with color correction, motion graphics, audio editing, and thoughtful pacing, collaborating with creative directors, producers, and marketers. On-site presence is required three days a week, with a strong portfolio required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of video editing experience in corporate, agency, or in-house environments.
• Strong visual storytelling skills and professional camera experience.
• Experience supporting a Director of Photography as a second camera operator.

Responsibilities

• Edit compelling videos for product launches, customer stories, executive communications, events, internal programs, sizzle reels, and social media.
• Turn raw footage into polished stories using pacing, color correction, motion graphics, and audio.
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, marketers, and other team members.
• Support the Director of Photography during shoots as a second camera operator and assist with lighting, audio, and equipment setup.
• Manage concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and maintain organized footage and files.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Collaboration

Time management

Portfolio requirement

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Creative Cloud

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Bring your editing craft experience to a close-knit San Jose team creating standout video work for a global technology leader.

• Edit compelling videos for product launches, customer stories, executive communications, events, internal programs, sizzle reels, and social media.
• Turn raw footage and creative direction into polished stories using thoughtful pacing, color correction, motion graphics, animation, and audio.
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, marketers, and other members of a close-knit internal creative team.
• Support the Director of Photography during shoots, serving as a dependable second camera operator and assisting with lighting, audio, and equipment setup.
• Work confidently with executives, employees, customers, and other on-camera participants throughout the production process.
• Manage concurrent projects, respond constructively to feedback, meet deadlines, and maintain organized footage and project files.

• Must live in or within commuting distance of San Jose and work onsite at least three days per week.
• Must provide a link to an online portfolio or a reel. If it is an individual file, it must be clearly labeled with a description of the work performed. 10 MB total file limit.
• 5-7 years of video editing experience in a corporate, agency, or in-house creative environment.
• Strong visual storytelling skills, professional camera experience, and confidence supporting a Director of Photography as a second camera operator.
• Experience working with executives and other senior leaders in a professional production environment.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects and rounds of revisions.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Strong knowledge of color correction, color grading, motion graphics, audio editing, and post-production workflows.
• Up-to-date on industry trends and ready to incorporate innovative editing techniques to enhance the brand.

• Experience with DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and After Effects