We're seeking an experienced Senior Video Editor to join a US-based media company producing conservative, news-focused content on immigration, border security, crime, and national security.
This role focuses on cinematic long-form documentary content (10-45+ minutes) alongside short-form social clips cut from the same material for YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
You'll work directly with producers on scripted, voiceover-driven narrative content, owning the edit from raw footage through to published asset across both formats.
The production team provides scripts, sourced footage, and clear briefs; you bring the storytelling instinct and technical craft to turn that material into finished, emotionally engaging content.
Delivering every assigned edit on or before deadline within two revision rounds, maintaining a cinematic and journalistic tone across both long-form and short-form output, and producing content that holds viewer attention through strong narrative structure, pacing, and platform-specific optimisation.

Excellent spoken and written English with strong, proactive communication skills
5+ years hands-on experience editing narrative, documentary, or long-form content
Expert-level proficiency in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
Proven portfolio showcasing both long-form narrative work and short-form social clips
Strong instincts for pacing, hook structure, and emotional storytelling
Confident with audio mixing, colour correction, B-roll integration, sound design, and subtitle formatting
Understanding of platform-specific requirements (aspect ratios, opening seconds, caption styles) for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok
Ability to self-manage technical issues and file organisation via Google Drive or Dropbox
Availability for 60 hours per week, Monday to Saturday, with US daytime overlap
Responsiveness on Slack within 15-30 minutes during working hours
Fast and reliable internet connection; your own laptop or desktop suitable for the role; a quiet working environment; a good quality microphone or headset

Compensation
$800-$1,200 USD per month, depending on experience and demonstrated output quality
Rate reviewed at 90 days based on deadline adherence, revision rates, brand consistency, and producer feedback
Top of band ($1,200) reserved for editors consistently delivering first-submission sign-off at 70%+ with zero missed deadlines
What's on Offer?
Direct engagement with an established US media company with a clear editorial voice
Craft-focused role with real ownership of the edit, not a support seat
Stable full-time income rather than project-based variability
Access to other job opportunities through the Reef network

Senior Video Editor

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