Video Editor

Evolved Media is a Hudson Valley video marketing agency producing short-form social content, branded commercial spots, and UGC-style creator videos for local businesses and growing brands. We're a small team based in Highland, NY and we're hiring our first full-time in-house editor. This is a great fit for someone early in their editing career who wants real reps on real client work, direct mentorship from the founder, and the kind of variety you don't get inside a big agency. What you'll do Edit Reels, TikToks, and Shorts with strong hooks and tight pacing Cut commercial and brand spots from client shoots Produce UGC-style edits that feel native to social Manage project files, exports, and revisions cleanly and on schedule Collaborate directly with the founder on creative direction Requirements 0-2 years of video editing experience (freelance, internship, or personal projects all count) Adobe Premiere Pro proficiency Strong sense of pacing, sound, and short-form storytelling Reel or portfolio link required with application — applications without past work will not be reviewed Reliable, organized, and good at communicating Able to commute to Highland, NY for hybrid in-office days Preferred After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut experience Motion graphics or basic animation Color grading or sound design Some on-set or shooting experience Drone footage editing Benefits $40,000-$55,000 / year based on experience Hybrid schedule (in-office + remote) Direct mentorship from the founder Wide variety of brand work to grow your reel Paid time off Path to expand into shooting, directing, and creative lead roles as the agency grows To apply Samples of past work are required. Submit your resume along with a link to your reel or 3-5 sample edits (Vimeo, YouTube, Drive, TikTok — any platform). Applications without past work attached will not be reviewed.

Edit test:

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short edit using stock footage we provide. Full details will be shared if you advance. In one or two sentences, tell us what you're working on getting better at as an editor. Evolved Media is an equal opportunity employer. Notes for posting Why this hits the candidate profile you want, without legal exposure: "Junior" + "0-2 years" in the title and requirements naturally filters the applicant pool to early-career editors. Most senior editors won't apply to a role labeled this way. $40-55k posted publicly self-selects out of higher-comp candidates. NY State requires salary disclosure on job postings anyway, so this isn't optional. "Direct mentorship from the founder," "small team," "grow with us," "first full-time in-house editor" signal the close working relationship and growth-oriented role you're describing. "Wide variety," "real reps," "build your reel" speak directly to what an early-career editor cares about (portfolio growth) rather than what a senior editor cares about (stability, benefits package).

What to avoid in interviews:

Don't ask about age, family/kids, mortgage, financial obligations, or "where do you see yourself in 10 years" framed in a way that touches on retirement. Stick to skills, reel, work style, schedule, and salary expectations. If a candidate volunteers personal info, just don't factor it into the decision. Suggested screening questions for the application: Link to your reel (or 3-5 sample edits) — required What editing software do you primarily use? What kind of editing work are you most excited to do more of? Are you able to commute to Highland, NY for hybrid days? Salary expectations within the posted range? Are you available to complete a short paid edit test using stock footage we provide if you advance?

On the edit test:

Keep it tight — 30 to 60 seconds of stock footage, a clear brief (e.g., "cut a 15-second hook-driven Reel for a Hudson Valley landscaper"), and a 48-72 hour turnaround. This tells you more about how someone actually works than any reel will. Pay them a flat $50-100 for the test regardless of outcome — it's good faith, keeps you legally clean (NY tightly regulates unpaid work), and only the serious candidates will accept it anyway.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Highland, NY 12528