# Staff Video Editor

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Washington, DC, Dallas, TX
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $100k – $150k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Davinci Resolve, Video Editing, Post-Production, Color Correction, Sound Design, Motion Graphics
**Posted:** 2026-07-07

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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