Senior Video Editor
Spectraforce
North Chicago, Illinois
an hour ago
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Video Editor
Length of Initial Assignment: 1 Year
Location: North Chicago, IL, 60064
Overview
The Senior Video Editor creates compelling, story-driven video content and plays a key role in planning and executing video shoots. This role combines strong editorial judgment with hands-on production support to deliver polished, on-brand work.
Responsibilities
• Edit high-quality video content that aligns with brand and creative objectives
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and creative leadership to craft engaging visual stories
• Shape narrative, pacing, and tone across interview-driven (“talking head”), documentary-style, and branded content
• Ensure brand consistency and technical excellence across all deliverables
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines with creative quality
• Stay current with editing techniques, production workflows, and emerging tools
• Partner with creative and project managers to align on goals, timelines, and expectations
• Lead by example through strong creative execution, communication, and collaboration
• Support video shoots, including developing shot lists, lighting setups, and equipment needs
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in video production, post-production, or an agency/creative environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects); experience with audio editing required
• Familiarity with AI tools and/or 3D workflows is a plus
• Strong portfolio demonstrating narrative storytelling, interview-driven (“talking head”) content, motion graphics, and typographic sensibility
• Strong communication and organizational skills
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.
Length of Initial Assignment: 1 Year
Location: North Chicago, IL, 60064
Overview
The Senior Video Editor creates compelling, story-driven video content and plays a key role in planning and executing video shoots. This role combines strong editorial judgment with hands-on production support to deliver polished, on-brand work.
Responsibilities
• Edit high-quality video content that aligns with brand and creative objectives
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and creative leadership to craft engaging visual stories
• Shape narrative, pacing, and tone across interview-driven (“talking head”), documentary-style, and branded content
• Ensure brand consistency and technical excellence across all deliverables
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines with creative quality
• Stay current with editing techniques, production workflows, and emerging tools
• Partner with creative and project managers to align on goals, timelines, and expectations
• Lead by example through strong creative execution, communication, and collaboration
• Support video shoots, including developing shot lists, lighting setups, and equipment needs
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in video production, post-production, or an agency/creative environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects); experience with audio editing required
• Familiarity with AI tools and/or 3D workflows is a plus
• Strong portfolio demonstrating narrative storytelling, interview-driven (“talking head”) content, motion graphics, and typographic sensibility
• Strong communication and organizational skills
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.