Video Editor | Contract through 2026

About 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.

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.
• Able to set up a studio shoot, camera, audio, lighting, seamless, etc.
• Willingness to travel for on-location shoots.

Who We Are

We are a diversified, B2B revenue-focused media company built on integrated partnerships and powered by a global, modern newsroom. Our portfolio includes:

• TIME's iconic magazine and digital platforms—reaching the largest and youngest audience in TIME's history: more than 120 million people worldwide, with nearly half under 35
• The award-winning branded content studio and Emmy Award®-winning film and television division TIME Studios
• A significantly expanded global live events business built on the powerful TIME100 and Person of the Year franchises and custom experiences
• TIME for Kids, which provides trusted news with a focus on news literacy for kids and valuable resources for teachers and families; and more!
• TIME is also recognized as a leader in responsible AI in media and digital transformation, including the launch of the TIME AI Agent.
• With the recent launches of TIME France and TIME Africa, the brand's global footprint continues to expand, bringing TIME's trusted journalism to new audiences and markets worldwide.

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.