Freelance Video Editor, States

COURIER • Contract • California, United States, US • 20h ago

FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR | State Team

📍 Remote (U.S.-based) | 💼 30-40 hrs per week | 💰 Up to $50/hr DOE

Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities.

At Courier Newsroom, we’re reinventing local media to inform and empower communities through impactful reporting. Our mission is rooted in civic engagement and equity—and we’re growing fast.

We are presently looking for a Freelance Video Editor specializing in vertical short form and longform editing. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Adobe Premiere/AE, comfortable with tight timelines, and experienced in delivering polished, high-quality content.

COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.

Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with COURIER’s Video Director and creative team, the Consultant will provide professional post-production services to support the development and delivery of high-quality video content.

Key services include:

Edit raw footage, focusing on storytelling and pacing.
Seamlessly integrate visual and audio elements including sound design to produce cohesive final edits.
Implement feedback quickly from creatives and reporters on deadlines.
Experiment with different edit versions as directed.
Maintain organized project files and assets in alignment with COURIER’s production workflows and shared systems.
Conduct professional Color Grading and Sound Mixing.
Identify issues and collaborate to course correct.
Communicate post-production needs and concerns to support smooth project delivery.
Deliver final video assets according to agreed timelines and evolving production priorities.

The ideal candidate will have some of the following:

3+ years experience working in a professional environment on vertical shorts or youtube longform content
Expert knowledge of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva, Frame.io, Asana, Slack
Experience with designing and laying in GFX/VFX pertaining to caption files.
Advanced knowledge of Post-Production process
Experience in storytelling and pacing specific to vertical shorts and Youtube longform content
Strong sense of timing, rhythm, and the ability to create tension and humor as appropriate.
Experience working with journalists, correspondents, and creatives to shape the direction and tone of a project.
Emphasis on organization and attention to detail.
Proactive, positive team player, able to provide timely consulting on projects from ingest to delivery