Senior Video Editor

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

Circle.so - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

101-250 employees

About the position

As the first video editor at Circle, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing the company's video content strategy. This role involves producing high-quality video outputs that resonate with the target audience, from social media clips to in-depth YouTube content. You will take ownership of video content creation, establish best practices, and lead the charge in delivering compelling visual stories at scale.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed storyboards that outline the visual storytelling approach for each project, ensuring alignment with the creative vision and marketing goals.
• Edit, assemble, and enhance video content to support a variety of marketing initiatives, including YouTube series, social media campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling.
• Define quality benchmarks for video content, developing guidelines that reflect our brand's visual standards across all platforms.
• Work closely with the marketing and design teams to conceptualize, storyboard, and bring to life video content that supports our business objectives and brand voice.
• Manage the entire editing process, including selecting music, sound effects, color grading, and visual effects, to create polished, engaging videos.
• Establish and document workflows for video production to improve efficiency, maintain consistency, and uphold quality standards as the team grows.
• Keep up with industry trends, new tools, and best practices to continuously elevate the quality and relevance of our video content.

Requirements

• 5+ years of video editing experience, preferably with a focus on digital content for marketing or social media platforms.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or equivalent video editing software; familiarity with graphic design tools is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of best practices for YouTube, social media platforms, and emerging content trends.
• A strong eye for design and storytelling, with an ability to produce both long-form and short-form content that captures audience attention.
• Self-driven with excellent organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to take initiative.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and take feedback constructively.

Benefits

• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the world!
• Paid time away: all employees are given 35 days of PTO annually. We also offer a paid sabbatical after 5 years.
• Generous U.S. benchmarked compensation and startup equity no matter where you are in the world.
• Awesome medical coverage with 100% coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options where applicable!
• Parental leave for parents expanding their family, or just starting one.
• Home office stipend to help you get up and running.
• Learning & development stipend to help you level up your professional skills.
• Annual bonus potential for roles that don't already receive variable income or commission.
• Company retreats: Twice a year, the Circle team gets together for a fully paid company retreat in incredible places around the world!