Intermediate Video Editor (3-Month Contract, Potential for Full-Time)

ThinkingboxToronto, OntarioHybridContractMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 22 hours ago

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About this role

What You’ll Be Doing

- Edit a variety of video content, including branded campaigns, social content, digital ads, and commercial projects.

- Collaborate with directors, producers, creatives, and other post-production team members to bring creative concepts to life.

- Take projects from initial assembly through to final delivery, incorporating feedback along the way.

- Apply light colour correction and grading to ensure footage looks polished, consistent, and on-brand.

- Work with music, sound design, graphics, and pacing to elevate storytelling.

- Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.

- Prepare, organize, and export content in various formats and aspect ratios for different platforms.

- Maintain organized project files and follow established post-production workflows.

What You’ll Bring

- 3–5 years of professional video editing experience, ideally within an agency, production company, or post-production studio.

- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.

- Experience with Adobe After Effects is an asset.

- Working knowledge of colour correction and light grading, using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.

- A strong portfolio or reel showcasing a range of editing styles and storytelling abilities.

- Experience editing social-first content, branded campaigns, and digital advertising.

- A great eye for detail, pacing, composition, and visual storytelling.

- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a larger creative team.

- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

- Ability to take creative feedback and turn around revisions efficiently.

Bonus Points!

- Experience working on commercial productions or with well-known brands.

- Basic motion graphics or animation skills.

- Familiarity with sound mixing and audio cleanup.

- Experience with different camera formats, codecs, and post-production workflows.

Contract Details

This is an initial 3-month contract based in Toronto, with the potential to transition into a permanent position depending on business needs, performance, and overall fit.

Additional Info

- Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)

- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days

- Consistent culture and team-building events

- Employee recognition and incentive programs

- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year

- Office lunches

- Branded company swag

- Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches

- Dog-friendly offices

- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks

- Flex work and travel options

- Comprehensive extended health benefits