Video Editor

About the role

As a mid-level post-production specialist, you'll work independently to deliver high-quality video and motion design content for one of the world's leading financial institutions. Working closely with the Videographer & Photographer and the broader Brand Marketing team, you'll own your project workload from raw footage through to final delivery — and contribute to building scalable content systems that raise the quality bar across the studio.

Location: New York. Req ID: 18662

Responsibilities

• Edit video content for internal communications, executive visibility initiatives, digital channels, social media, thought leadership campaigns, and event recaps
• Design and produce motion graphics, animated titles, lower thirds, explainer sequences, infographics, and branded video packages
• Transform raw footage into coherent visual narratives through considered pacing, sound design, colour correction, and storytelling
• Build reusable motion graphic templates that support consistency across recurring content series and campaigns
• Collaborate with designers and marketers to translate creative briefs into engaging animated content
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and production quality expectations
• Provide occasional on-set support during video shoots, executive interviews, livestreams, and firm events
• Assist with camera, lighting, and audio setup as needed
• Work closely with the Videographer & Photographer to maintain a smooth handover between production and post-production
• Organise media assets, project files, and deliverables in line with established DAM workflows
• Manage version control, archiving, metadata tagging, and asset handoff
• Repurpose long-form content into shorter formats for social, web, and internal use
• Stay current with developments in motion graphics, video editing, and AI-assisted production
• Track and report on content production spend alongside the production team
• Raise purchase orders and support budget admin
• Flag cost or timeline risks to senior stakeholders early

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with solid working knowledge of post-production workflows and strong familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience creating motion graphics, animated explainers, title packages, and branded content systems for corporate, agency, or editorial environments
• Solid understanding of colour grading, audio mixing, and post-production workflows
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and deliver to deadline
• Experience collaborating with creative directors, designers, marketers, and senior stakeholders
• A portfolio demonstrating video editing and motion design work across a range of formats and channels
• Familiarity with Cinema 4D, Blender, DaVinci Resolve, or 3D animation tools is a plus
• Proficiency with Gen AI tools relevant to post-production to enhance output quality and efficiency
• Experience building personal AI workflows to improve delivery speed and creative quality
• Agentic approach to problem-solving — able to break down complex briefs into manageable steps and find efficient paths to delivery
• Ability to critically evaluate AI outputs and apply human judgement to maintain craft standards

Pay

Salary Range: $110,500 USD - $123,500 USD