Video Editor Job at McDonagh Demolition, Chicago, IL

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  • McDonagh Demolition
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Location: Remote
Experience Level: Entry-Level, Mid-Level, or Senior
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote

About the Role

We’re looking for talented and motivated Video Editors to join our remote team. This opportunity is open to entry-level, mid-level, and senior editors who are passionate about creating engaging, high-quality video content.

You may be working on short-form social media videos, YouTube content, advertisements, promotional videos, branded content, educational videos, or other digital media projects.

We value creativity, attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Whether you’re an experienced editor who can independently manage complex projects or an aspiring editor looking to build your professional portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do
Edit video content for social media, YouTube, marketing, advertising, and other digital platforms.
Organize and manage video footage, audio, graphics, and project files.
Create engaging cuts, transitions, pacing, captions, and visual effects.
Add music, sound effects, graphics, text, subtitles, and other elements as needed.
Follow creative briefs, brand guidelines, and project requirements.
Collaborate remotely with producers, creators, designers, and other team members.
Review edits and make revisions based on feedback.
Maintain consistent quality, formatting, and attention to detail.
Meet agreed-upon deadlines and communicate proactively about project status.
What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants at all experience levels.

Entry-Level Candidates
Basic understanding of video editing principles.
Familiarity with at least one editing program.
Strong interest in developing video editing skills.
Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.
A portfolio, school project, personal project, or sample edit is helpful but not required.
Mid-Level Candidates
Previous experience editing professional, freelance, personal, or content-creator projects.
Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, audio, transitions, captions, and visual composition.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Senior Candidates
Strong professional video editing experience.
Ability to take ownership of projects from raw footage through final delivery.
Advanced understanding of storytelling, pacing, color, audio, motion graphics, and visual effects.
Ability to provide creative input and help maintain or improve editing standards.
Preferred Editing Software

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
Adobe After Effects
CapCut
Other professional or consumer video-editing software

You do not need experience with every program listed above.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
Strong attention to detail
Good sense of timing and visual storytelling
Creativity and willingness to experiment
Ability to receive and apply feedback
Dependability and strong communication
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Comfortable learning new tools and workflows
Commitment to meeting deadlines
Why Join Us?
Fully remote work
Flexible working environment
Opportunity to work on a variety of video projects
Growth opportunities for editors at different experience levels
Collaborative remote team
Opportunity to build your portfolio and gain professional experience
Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and project scope

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Freelance, Remote work, Flexible hours

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