Lead Video Editor Jobs

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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Overview

Open roles212+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerDaily Wire
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type39% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Video Director & Editor
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Video Director & Editor
The RealReal
New York, New York
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$120k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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News Video Editor
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News Video Editor
TEGNA
Seattle, Washington
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$24.35 - $27.63/hr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Bilingual Video Editor & Social Media Content Creator (English/Spanish)
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Bilingual Video Editor & Social Media Content Creator (English/Spanish)
EverRealty
Coral Springs, Florida
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
SEO & SEM
$20 - $25/hr
On-Site

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Video Editor
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Video Editor
REI
Seattle, Washington
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$74k - $119k/yr
Bachelor of Fine Arts
10,000+

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Video Editor
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Video Editor
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Denver, Colorado
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$28.35 - $32.55/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in video production
501-1,000

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Lead Video Editor Job Market

Who's Hiring

Daily Wire4 open roles
Team TTI3 open roles
Techtronic Industries Co.3 open roles

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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