Video Editor

Video Editor

We are looking for a self-driven Video Editor to join our team. As an Editor at Darkroom, your primary duty will be to develop and assist in the development of marketing collateral, including video content and organic content. Our Editors add immense value to our client's work through native content and strategies. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about using their editing skills to tell a compelling story and help our customers grow their businesses. This is a fully remote role supporting a team in the EST time zone and is open to candidates based in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain.

Who You Are:

Experience creating platform native content (including video content and organic content), especially IG Reels, Meta ads, and TikTok viral video campaigns

Exceptional time management and organization skills with the ability to manage deliverables across an array of brands

Strong Motion Graphics/ Graphic Design/ Typography skills required

Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro + FCPX

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Media Encoder, After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop)

Familiarity with broadcast finishing workflows (mix, color, VFX, conform, online)

Familiarity working in a networked server environment

Strong technical knowledge of codecs and transcoding practices

Strong time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

Proficient with animation/ graphic design preferred

What You'll Do:

Editing UGC-style videos in a variety of content formats

Develop and execute thumb-stopping social media video edits, layer audio seamlessly and overlay text that drives key brand messaging

Brainstorm inventive edits and hooks that drive engagement, leverage new formats

Stay current on all social media platforms, ad offerings, content publishers, tools, trends, and best practices

Be a creative collaborator: Have the ability to be the voice of the brand and the influencer to create content that is authentic and powerful for all channels

Be comfortable using video editing software, editing audio, and taking editing direction, while working in a fast pace environment

Provide accessible content that includes closed captioning, voiceover, and overlay text in a variety of aspect ratios

Setting up projects for edit staff

Ingesting and logging footage

Working in tandem with edit staff to meet deadlines

Editing lower-level projects

Maintaining media storage (hard drives, servers, GDrive)

Mastering deliverables and archiving projects

Assisting senior staff with edit and administrative needs

Versioning various aspect ratios of completed edits

Maintaining all software and assets (Mac OSX, server operating system, frame.io, Vimeo, shared assets)

Coordinating and troubleshooting edit equipment

Reporting to the Post-Production Supervisor and Producers, the AE will upon request create high-quality video edits that will span various media platforms

Performance creative editing (collaborating with the performance marketing team in reviewing ad analytics/performance)

Working at Darkroom

Darkroom is not a typical agency. We are looking for A players who want to build something great. We move fast, think deeply, and expect every team member to bring insight and rigor to everything they touch. We hold a high bar for performance, creativity, and ownership — but we also support each other relentlessly. No egos, no red tape - just world-class talent building something remarkable.

We believe in autonomy with accountability, truth over comfort, and outcomes over optics.

Unlimited PTO + Local holidays (Relevant to your hub): Rebooting is part of the work. Take the time you need to stay sharp.

Remote-First Culture: Many roles are fully remote. Employees based in or near our New York or Lisbon HQs are expected to work hybrid with weekly in-office time. Hub locations include the Brazil and Spain.

Parental Leave: Flexible parental leave to support new parents during this important transition.

Growth: Our interdisciplinary model gives every Darkroomer exposure far beyond their core role. Grow your skills, expand your influence, and stay at the forefront of the industry.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Darkroom is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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