Video Editor

About the position

We're Rate, the 3rd-largest retail mortgage company in the U.S.-and aiming to be #1. We're dedicated to the idea that belief makes anything possible. In 21 years, we've gone from start-up to funding more than $100 billion in a single year. Our family is 11,000 people driven to making getting a mortgage the easiest part of the homebuying process. We hire the best people and have the industry's best technology. (We invented the Digital Mortgage and work every day to create more leading-edge tech). Our HQ is in Chicago, but we're in every state in more than 850 offices, working to make the dream of homeownership a reality for tens of thousands of people every year. Believe you'd be perfect here? We believe it too and would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished, on-brand videos using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar tools.
• Add motion graphics, animations, transitions, and other visual effects to enhance video content with software like After Effects.
• Color grading, mixing and editing sound.
• Maintain an organized archive of footage, project files and assets.
• Optimize videos for different aspect ratios, purposes and platforms such as YouTube, Meta, LinkedIn and Google.
• Help in plan, scout and set up shots (lighting, audio and gear management).
• Shooting and assisting on set as needed.
• Work with the creative and marketing teams to conceptualize and execute compelling storytelling through video.
• Proactively communicate project updates, timelines and any blockers across teams to meet project deadlines.
• Align with brand guidelines and maintains consistency in style and messaging across all deliverables.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing trends, techniques and software advancements.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of shooting/editing experience. A reel of visual work.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Premier Pro, After Effects). Basic audio editing.
• Comfortable shooting video, basic lighting setups and sound recording equipment.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with storytelling ability and a passion for translating brand messages into engaging videos.
• Experience with conversion-focused paid ads and ability to create videos that drive user actions.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
• Vacation benefits
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• Life insurance and death benefits
• Critical care insurance
• Personal accidental insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program)
• Other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources)