Now Hiring: Video Editor

Why Absolute Studios?

We’re a full-service creative agency dedicated to helping businesses build their brands with personality. It’s not only what you say; it’s how you say it, where you say it, and to whom you say it.

We strive to inject our work with Creative that Clicks, not just for the sake of being creative, but to communicate messages in ways audiences won’t forget.

If you’re looking to join a collaborative team of strategic thinkers, designers, storytellers, and production professionals with the tools and talent to create consistent, cohesive campaigns across all platforms, please read on.

Position Overview

The Video Editor is responsible for producing high-quality video content, developing engaging motion graphics, and supporting all aspects of video production and post-production.

This position requires a versatile creative professional with strong technical skills, an eye for visual storytelling, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively throughout the production process.

Responsibilities extend beyond the editing suite to include footage ingestion and management, color correction and grading, audio recording and editing, equipment maintenance, and participation in studio and on-location video productions.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable behind a camera, operating production equipment, and working in a post-production environment to deliver polished content for broadcast, social media, digital advertising, corporate communications, and other media platforms.

Why We Value This Position

Video production is a critical component of how our clients communicate, connect, and engage with their audiences.

This position plays an essential role in transforming creative concepts and raw footage into compelling visual stories. From capturing quality footage and sound to managing the technical details of post-production, this individual helps ensure that every project meets Absolute Studios’ standards for creativity, consistency, and professional execution.

We value team members who take ownership of their work, solve problems proactively, adapt to evolving production needs, and contribute to a collaborative creative environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Video Editing & Post-Production

• Edit and assemble raw footage into polished video content for broadcast, digital advertising, social media, corporate communications, and other platforms.
• Perform professional color correction, color matching, and creative color grading to ensure visual consistency and quality.
• Edit, mix, clean, and enhance audio, including dialogue, music, sound effects, and voice-over recordings.
• Create custom motion graphics, title sequences, animations, lower thirds, and visual effects using Adobe After Effects and other creative applications.
• Perform footage ingestion, transcoding, syncing, logging, and organization of media assets.
• Manage project files, footage backups, media storage, and archival processes to ensure assets are properly organized and accessible.
• Prepare, encode, quality-check, and deliver final video files according to platform-specific technical specifications.
• Maintain consistent file naming conventions, project organization, and post-production workflows.

Video Production & Audio Recording

• Assist with and participate in studio and on-location video productions, including interviews, commercial shoots, corporate videos, and other content.
• Operate professional video cameras, lenses, tripods, stabilizers, lighting equipment, and related production accessories.
• Set up and operate audio recording equipment, including wireless microphones, lavalier microphones, boom microphones, field recorders, and audio interfaces.
• Monitor audio levels and recording quality to ensure clean, usable sound during production.
• Assist with lighting setups, camera positioning, composition, and production staging.
• Support multi-camera productions, interview setups, and other technical production requirements.
• Load, transport, set up, operate, and break down video, audio, and lighting equipment at studio and off-site locations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during production and adapt to changing shooting environments.

Equipment & Software Management

• Maintain video production and post-production equipment in proper working condition.
• Assist with software installation, updates, plug-ins, licensing, and troubleshooting for editing and production applications.
• Maintain cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, microphones, recording devices, storage systems, and related production accessories.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, organization, and preventative maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate repair, replacement, or upgrade needs.
• Assist in maintaining efficient editing workstations, media storage systems, and production workflows.
• Stay informed about emerging production technologies, software capabilities, and industry best practices.

Creative Collaboration & Project Management

• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, designers, account managers, and other team members to execute creative concepts and meet project objectives.
• Interpret creative briefs, scripts, storyboards, and client feedback to produce effective visual content.
• Maintain brand consistency and adhere to established creative guidelines.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, production schedules, and quality expectations.
• Accurately track project time, update assigned tasks, and communicate production progress through the agency’s project management system.
• Proactively identify production challenges, recommend solutions, and help improve internal processes.
• Research and implement emerging trends in video production, editing, animation, and digital content.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated professional experience in video editing, motion graphics, and video production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of video storytelling, pacing, composition, visual aesthetics, and creative execution.
• Experience with professional color correction, color grading, and matching footage from multiple cameras.
• Proficiency in audio editing, mixing, dialogue cleanup, and sound enhancement.
• Experience with footage ingestion, media management, file organization, backup procedures, and video export formats.
• Working knowledge of professional video cameras, lighting systems, and audio recording equipment.
• Ability to independently set up and capture professional-quality video and audio in studio and on-location environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment, editing software, and common technical workflow issues.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, adapt to evolving workflows, and contribute to a collaborative production team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Audition, DaVinci Resolve, or comparable audio and color grading applications.
• Experience with multi-camera editing, interview production, and commercial video shoots.
• Knowledge of camera codecs, frame rates, resolutions, color spaces, and broadcast delivery standards.
• Experience with studio lighting, green-screen production, and chroma key compositing.
• Familiarity with podcast production, voice-over recording, and multi-track audio workflows.
• Experience maintaining production equipment, editing workstations, and shared media storage systems.
• Familiarity with digital asset management and collaborative post-production workflows.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry production equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work in a variety of studio and on-location production environments.
• Ability to load, unload, transport, assemble, and disassemble cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and related production gear.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as production schedules require.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client locations and production sites, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in studio, office, and field production environments.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

We’re looking for someone who brings more than technical proficiency to the table. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who understands that great video production requires preparation, attention to detail, adaptability, and teamwork.

They take ownership of projects, maintain organized workflows, anticipate production needs, and understand how their work contributes to the bigger creative picture.

Most importantly, they’re passionate about creating work that not only looks and sounds great but delivers meaningful results for our clients.