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Lead Video Editor jobs are open across media production, advertising, streaming, and corporate content studios, from mid-level to director of post-production, with specializations in narrative editing, motion graphics, and social-first video. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About The Role
We are seeking a versatile Video Director & Editor to join our Brand Creative team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end creation of engaging video content, from initial setup to final cut. You will collaborate closely with Brand Creative leads and Production to bring compelling stories to life across various video forward platforms. Additionally, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality video footage both in-studio and on location and collaborating with freelance video/sound teams as needed. You should also possess the technical mastery to expertly edit, refine, and execute polished final video assets. Your creative vision and technical expertise will play a key role in elevating our overall brand identity in the video space.What You Get To Do Every Day
- Collaborate closely with the creative team to align on visual direction and bring overall campaign visions to life in video.
- Communicate gear requirements, lighting setups, and audio needs effectively prior to all scheduled shoots.
- Recommend and source additional crew members, ranging from second camera operators to sound engineers, as needed per project.
- Capture high-quality video footage in studio and on location across various brand projects and formats.
- Edit raw footage into polished, dynamic video assets tailored for multi-platform distribution.
- Perform in house color grading, sound design, audio mixing, on post-production drafts.
- Manage video equipment maintenance, inventory checks, and setup prep for production days.
- Organize and maintain post-production digital asset libraries, project files, and raw media archives.
- Deliver video cuts for approval and communicate timelines and deadlines effectively to the project management team.
What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
- 5 to 7 years of professional experience shooting and editing video, ideally in-house at a brand, agency, or media company, with a strong reel to show for it
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with working knowledge of After Effects and DaVinci Resolve for color
- Hands-on experience with cinema and mirrorless camera systems, lighting, and on-set audio, in studio and on location
- Strong understanding of platform specs and formats
- Multi-camera shooting and editing for long-form formats like podcasts, interviews, or talk-style content
- Highly organized, with solid file management and archiving habits and the ability to juggle multiple projects on deadline
- Ability to travel up to 10% for location shoots and events, lift equipment up to 50 lbs, and work occasional early, late, or weekend shoot days
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in luxury, fashion, or beauty, with an eye for how product, texture, and styling read on camera
- Experience with live or livestream production
- Motion graphics and basic animation skills
- Familiarity with review and asset tools such as Frame.io and a DAM system
- Basic photography skills for hybrid shoot days
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 9 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
- Find out more about our Benefits here.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 40 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead video editor jobs.
- 5 or more years of professional video editing experience across multiple project types
- Advanced proficiency in Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, or DaVinci Resolve
- Experience managing or mentoring junior editors and coordinating post-production workflows
- Portfolio or reel demonstrating narrative, branded, or commercial editing at a professional level
- Familiarity with color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics integration within edit suites
- Bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead Video Editor Job Search
Tailor your reel to each opening
Lead video editor roles vary widely by format, so cut a short, targeted reel for each application. Prioritize work that matches the employer's output, whether that's long-form documentary, branded social content, or commercial spots.
List your NLE software versions clearly
Hiring teams screen resumes for specific tools and versions. Name every non-linear editing system you're proficient in, including Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, or DaVinci Resolve, and note any color grading or audio mixing capabilities alongside them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead video editor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight team leadership in your resume
Lead roles require managing junior editors and coordinating with directors or producers. Call out the size of teams you've supervised, the scope of projects you've owned end-to-end, and any workflow or naming-convention systems you built or enforced.
Prepare a creative brief walkthrough for interviews
Many lead video editor panels ask you to walk through a past project from brief to final delivery. Practice explaining your editorial choices, how you handled feedback revisions, and how you kept the project on schedule under a client or executive review cycle.
Negotiate against your full deliverable scope
Before accepting an offer, clarify exactly what you'll own: rough cuts, motion graphics, color, audio mix, and export specs. Compensation for a role that includes motion graphics work or final delivery should reflect that broader scope, so get the full deliverable list in writing first.
Lead Video Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead video editors?
The companies hiring the most lead video editors right now include Daily Wire, Team TTI, and Techtronic Industries Co., with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at media production houses, advertising agencies, and in-house content studios at large consumer brands.
How many lead video editor jobs are remote?
About 61% of lead video editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much post-production work can be done from a home edit suite. Remote availability is highest for branded content and social video roles, while broadcast and agency positions more often require on-site presence for client reviews and final delivery sessions.
How do you become a lead video editor?
Start by building a strong reel across multiple formats, then take on roles as a staff or assistant editor to learn professional workflows and NLE systems inside a team environment. Progress by owning increasingly complex projects end-to-end, developing skills in color and audio, and demonstrating that you can direct other editors and communicate editorial decisions to directors and clients.
Can you get hired as a lead video editor without extensive experience?
Moving into a lead role with limited experience is difficult, but possible if your reel demonstrates clear ownership of a full project from first assembly to final delivery. Employers in smaller studios or startup content teams sometimes hire editors with a strong portfolio and freelance project management experience in place of years of staff credits.
What does the lead video editor interview process look like?
Most lead video editor interviews begin with a reel or portfolio review, followed by a conversation about your editorial process, how you manage revisions, and how you work with directors and producers. Later rounds often include a project walkthrough where you explain specific cuts or pacing choices, and some employers assign a short editing test using their actual footage.
Where can I find and apply to lead video editor jobs?
You can find and apply to lead video editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and format specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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