Video Editor

Title: Video Editor

Location: Hybrid in Boston, MA (No more than 2 days per week on-site)

Duration: 3-4 months, with the possibility of extension.

Hours: 20-30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Must be available to attend meetings during business hours and accommodate quick-turnaround deadlines.

Pay Rate: $40-$50/hr depending on experience

The Planet Group is looking for a Video Editor to join our client on a contract-to-permanent basis. Our client is a globally renowned, top-tier pediatric academic medical center in New England.

Video Editor Responsibilities:

• Edit short- and long-form marketing and communications videos using provided footage and creative assets.
• Shape interviews and B-roll into clear, engaging narratives.
• Create polished storytelling pieces for institutional, campaign, marketing, and communications needs.
• Incorporate motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, transitions, music, sound design, and captions.
• Create alternate cuts and aspect ratios for specific channels as needed.
• Perform color correction, audio cleanup, mixing, and final quality control.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, creative, and production stakeholders.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and maintain organized project files.
• Follow company's brand, legal, privacy, accessibility, and content requirements

Video Editor Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Professional-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Motion graphics experience in Adobe After Effects or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of narrative editing, pacing, interview structure, and visual storytelling.
• Strong audio and color-finishing fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently from an established creative brief.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple revisions and deadlines.
• Familiarity with accessibility requirements, including captioning and readable on-screen text.
• Ability to work with 4K footage and common professional camera codecs.
• Reliable high-speed internet and professional editing workstation.
• Ability to exchange large media files through approved file-transfer/storage systems.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating high-quality editorial work.
• Experience producing marketing content for healthcare, nonprofit, education, or similarly mission-driven organizations is preferred but not required.