waitwhat - Video Editor
Requirements
• 3–5 years of proven video editing experience for social and digital platforms • Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, with a working knowledge of video and audio encoding, standards, and formats • Experience with structured media file management using platforms like Iconik, LucidLink, Frame.io, Google Drive, or Dropbox • Experience with project management tools like ClickUp • Proficiency in animation and motion graphics using After Effects, Motion, or similar tools • Experience formatting and troubleshooting video assets for social media platforms • Experience in color correction for all video types • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Fast and eager learner with critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills • Deep understanding of digital trends, with a point of view on what will engage and grow audiences • Experience in other areas of video production, including storyboarding, producing, and GFX • Basic audio and sound mixing knowledge • Familiarity with special effects, 3D, and compositing • The final compensation for this position will depend on various factors, including the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and geographical location, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Please note that salary ranges are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted based on evolving business needs or changes in market conditions. • We are a fully distributed team working across the US, with a concentration of colleagues that gather regularly in LA and NYC. We are open to hiring anywhere in the US. We offer wellness benefits to full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, disability and life Insurance, and a flexible PTO policy among other perks. We’re an anti-racist organization, committed to equity and diversity of all kinds — on our team, among our investors, and as represented on our media properties. Kindness and honesty are hallmarks of our culture and critical filters in our hiring process. • PLEASE SUBMIT A LINK TO YOUR PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with content, marketing, and production teams to adapt podcast content into native video formats • Ensure high-quality video deliveries across all projects and platforms • Work with the live events team to create visually dynamic content for on-stage playback and associated digital formats • Explore new and innovative ways to tell stories across WaitWhat’s social channels • Curate, source, and organize required assets for final video delivery, including music, SFX, design, and b-roll • Add and QC captions across all video content • Provide post-production services including color correction, audio cleanup, light mixing, media management (transcoding, asset curation), and platform deliveries • Receive and prioritize inbound video editing requests, clarifying requirements, specs, and deadlines with each requester • Deliver projects on quick turnaround timelines while maintaining high technical quality • Perform quality control checks before publishing or delivering any video content • Maintain clear, consistent communication to support a collaborative and creative work environment
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