Video Editor Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Creative Arts/Media

Creative Direct is looking for an in‑house Video Editor to join our creative team. You’ll work directly with our strategists and producers to turn raw footage into polished, high-impact video content for political and campaign advertising. This is a hands‑on, fast-paced role suited to an editor who’s comfortable juggling multiple projects and tight turnarounds without sacrificing quality.

Salary Range: Starting at $75,000, commensurate with experience

What You’ll Do:

Edit TV-ready ads from raw footage through final post-production, including color correction, audio mixing, and graphics integration
Produce and resize content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, You Tube, Tik Tok, etc.), adapting aspect ratios, pacing, and captions for each platform
Collaborate with producers and strategists to translate creative direction and campaign messaging into finished video
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines tied to campaign and news cycles
Organize and maintain project files, footage libraries, and version control for active and archived projects
Add graphics, lower thirds, captions, and basic motion elements as needed
Ensure all deliverables meet technical specs for broadcast, digital, and social distribution

What we’re looking for:

1-3 years of professional video editing experience (agency, campaign, news, or in‑house creative team experience is a plus)
Proficiency with industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or comparable tools)
A strong eye for pacing, storytelling, and message clarity, especially under short‑form time constraints
Experience formatting and resizing content for multiple platforms and aspect ratios
Comfort working with captions/subtitles and basic motion graphics
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects at once
Ability to take direction and feedback well, and update quickly
A reel or links to creative samples you’ve produced (required with application)
Some light camera/shooting experience preferred, but not required
Interest in politics and campaigns is a plus, but not required

We value our team members and pride ourselves on a great work environment and these benefits:

Employee Health Insurance coverage at 100%
Dental and vision insurance;
Available at a discount
Paid vacation
401(k) with annual corporate contribution

Applications submitted without a reel or creative samples will not be considered.

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