Video Editor
ascension
📍 Remote🌐 Remote🕐 27d ago🔗 himalayas
Job Description
### SUMMARY
The Video Editor for the Media Team is responsible for editing, producing, and publishing high-quality video content across multiple digital platforms, including YouTube, podcasts, social media, and marketing channels. This role manages the video production and post-production process, from raw footage to final publish-ready deliverables, and collaborates with product managers, marketers, and on-camera talent to ensure polished, on-brand content.
The Video Editor also contributes to the strategy and development of [Ascension](https://himalayas.app/companies/ascension)’s YouTube channels and podcasts and provides production support for multi-team video initiatives from concept to completion. The Video Editor must be detail-oriented, an excellent multitasker, and work well under strict deadlines. This role reports to the Media Team Associate General Manager.
### DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Edit and assemble raw video and audio footage into polished, publish-ready content for YouTube, podcasts, social media, and marketing channels.
* Perform color correction, audio mixing, sound design, motion graphics, and captioning/subtitling to elevate production quality.
* Oversee the video production calendar, ensuring alignment with marketing goals, SEO best practices, and audience engagement strategy.
* Review and/or proofread video scripts, titles, descriptions, and thumbnails. May occasionally write or edit video scripts.
* Respond to editorial and production requests across teams in an organized and efficient manner and provide recommendations as to whether additional production resources are needed to meet proposed deadlines.
* Lead and manage select video and podcast projects, including developing creative ideas, coordinating production logistics, communicating with on-camera talent and artists, overseeing recording sessions, and ensuring final deliverables align with brand goals.
* Collaborate with editors and marketers to optimize content for SEO and audience engagement.
* Develop and maintain communication with all levels of staff in a cooperative and professional manner.
* Work closely with the marketing function to develop and implement an updated and integrated video content strategy;
* Plan, edit, package, and publish video content in accordance with an editorial calendar aligned with marketing and brand goals.
* Develop and maintain an intake, evaluation, and publishing process for video content submitted for publication on [Ascension](https://himalayas.app/companies/ascension)’s Media platforms.
* Consult with other business units and artists as needed to assist in the development of video content strategy and content pieces.
* Track and analyze key performance metrics to refine video content strategy and maximize engagement.
### Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, Theology, or related field preferred.
* Experience editing video content for digital platforms.
* 3-5+ years of work experience in video editing, production, or post-production preferred.
* Experience managing production calendars, content strategy, and cross-functional teams preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex video and podcast content projects from concept through completion.
* Experience in recording and directing video/audio content.
* Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other industry-standard video editing software.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
* Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written skills needed.
* Occasional travel is required.
* Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.
### Benefits
* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Training & Development
* Work From Home
* Wellness Resources
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