Freelance Video Editor – Remote Contract

Position Overview

We are looking for a freelance Video Editor experienced in documentary-style and commercial video production, focusing on political, advocacy, and branded content. You will edit 2-3 minute, interview-focused videos, collaborating closely with creative briefs, transcripts, and reference materials. Projects involve working with 60 to 90 minutes of interview footage, combining b-roll and archival clips, and crafting engaging narratives under tight schedules. The work demands a sharp sense of storytelling, proficiency with 4K cinema-camera footage, and adapting edits for multiple formats such as vertical social media cutdowns. This role is urgent with quick turnarounds of 2 to 4 days per project and may lead to ongoing work.

Responsibilities

• Select and organize interview, b-roll, and archival material to create compelling stories
• Perform detailed picture editing to ensure clarity and engagement
• Apply color correction and grading to log footage for a polished look
• Clean and balance audio tracks for consistency and clarity
• Source and incorporate suitable music tracks
• Develop basic motion graphics when needed
• Deliver final videos in required formats, including vertical cutdowns for social media
• Maintain effective communication with project teams and meet deadlines
• Handle politically and advocacy-driven content confidently

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated experience editing documentary and commercial interview-based videos
• Strong storytelling abilities and narrative structuring skills
• Experience with 4K and cinema-quality footage
• Ability to color grade and professionally mix audio
• Familiarity with basic motion graphics production
• Proficient with DaVinci Resolve preferred, Adobe Premiere acceptable
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Self-motivated, able to meet strict deadlines
• Comfortable with politically sensitive and advocacy-related projects
• Available for fast project turnarounds (2 to 4 days)
• Portfolio or samples of relevant work required

About the Employer

The hiring organization connects freelance creative professionals with companies internationally, including Fortune 500 and startups, supporting a remote-first freelance marketplace. Their mission is to empower creators and businesses in a freelance-driven, AI-enhanced environment.