Location
Latin America
Schedule
40 Hours / Week
Variable in EST
Role Overview
The Premium Video Editor is responsible for taking pre-planned concepts, shot lists, and raw footage from production
and transforming them into high-quality, brand-aligned video content for campaigns, paid media, and social.
This role is highly executional but requires strong creative judgment—ensuring every edit reflects the intended concept, brand tone, and performance goals outlined by the team.
How This Role Fits Into the Workflow
After each shoot, the editor will receive:
- Raw footage (organized by scene/look)
- Any reference examples or inspiration
From there, they are responsible for:
👉 Interpreting the brief correctly
👉 Selecting the strongest takes
👉 Building the story + pacing
👉 Applying color, sound, and polish
👉 Delivering final edits + cutdowns
Core Responsibilities
1. Translate Creative Briefs into Final Edits
- Review concept brief + shot list before editing
- The goal of the video (brand vs performance vs social)
- Key moments that must be included
- Intended tone (luxury, playful, educational, etc.)
2. Select + Sequence Footage
- Review all raw footage and:
- Identify strongest visuals
- Avoid repetitive or weak clips
3. Premium Editing Execution
- Clean, seamless transitions
- Strong pacing (no dead space)
- Music syncing + beat matching
4. Advanced Color Grading (Key Focus)
- Color correction (balance exposure, white balance, skin tones)
- Color grading (create a cohesive, elevated look)
- Different clips, lighting setups, and scenes
- Beauty clean, glowing skin tones
- Fashion contrast + richness
- Lifestyle natural but elevated
5. Platform + Performance Adaptation
- Paid media (conversion-focused)
- Organic social (engagement-focused)
- Strong hook within first 1–3 seconds
- Fast, engaging pacing where needed
- Clean storytelling for longer-form assets
6. Sound Design + Finishing
- Music aligned with tone of content
- Light sound design where applicable
- No distracting inconsistencies
7. Deliverables + Versioning
- Cutdowns (6s, 10s, 15s, 30s, etc.)
- Platform-specific formats (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
Key Expectations (This Is the Important Part)
Ability to Work from Structure
- Doesn't need excessive back-and-forth to figure it out
- Understands how to bring a concept to life through editing
Strong Taste Level
Attention to Detail
- No sloppy cuts, mismatched color, or inconsistent pacing
- Ensures everything feels intentional and cohesive
Speed + Efficiency
- Can turn around edits quickly without sacrificing quality
- Comfortable working on multiple videos per shoot
