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Shield AIShield AIWashington, DC

Staff Video Editor

Staff Video Editor responsible for editing high-volume short-form and long-form video content, managing end-to-end post-production workflows, and collaborating with marketing and production teams to craft compelling brand narratives. Requires 5+ years professional video editing experience and advanced proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.

100k – 150k/yr
On-site5+ YOEOther

About the role

What you'll do

  • Edit a high volume of short-form video content alongside longer-form narrative pieces, balancing speed with storytelling quality.
  • Craft compelling edits from raw footage, including interviews, b-roll, and cinematic material, that align with brand voice and narrative goals.
  • Collaborate with producers, videographers, and stakeholders to shape story, pacing, and structure across formats and platforms.
  • Manage end-to-end post-production workflows including media ingest, organization, editing, color correction, sound design, and final delivery.
  • Optimize content for multiple platforms and aspect ratios, ensuring consistency and quality across outputs.
  • Maintain clean, organized project files and workflows to support efficient collaboration and scalability.
  • Incorporate feedback quickly and iterate on edits to meet evolving creative direction and tight deadlines.
  • Support archival and media management best practices, including secure handling of sensitive or export-controlled material when applicable.

Required qualifications

  • 5 to 7 plus years of professional experience in video editing or post-production, with a strong reel demonstrating storytelling, pacing, and technical craft across short- and long-form content.
  • Proven ability to shape compelling narratives from raw footage, including interviews, b-roll, and cinematic material.
  • Advanced proficiency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of post-production workflows including media organization, color correction, sound design, and delivery specifications.
  • Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  • Commitment to brand consistency and adherence to data handling protocols when applicable.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience editing for a variety of platforms including social, digital, and long-form content, with an understanding of platform-specific best practices.
  • Familiarity with motion graphics, basic animation, or visual effects to enhance storytelling.
  • Understanding of production workflows to collaborate effectively with videographers and ensure efficient handoff from capture through post.

Skills

Adobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsDavinci ResolveVideo EditingPost-ProductionColor CorrectionSound DesignMotion Graphics

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