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Video Editor jobs on OPT are widely available at production companies, digital agencies, and in-house creative teams. Your F-1 OPT authorizes full-time work, and STEM OPT extension is available if your degree is in a qualifying field like film production, digital media, or computer science.
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tarte cosmetics is seeking a creative, full-time, in-house Video Editor to produce compelling, high-quality video content across product launches, integrated marketing campaigns, educational content, Connected TV (CTV), paid media, and internal communications. This role is responsible for editing engaging visual assets that support the brand across e-commerce, broadcast, digital, social media, retail, and other marketing channels. The ideal candidate is a skilled visual storyteller with a strong eye for pacing, composition, and brand consistency. They are passionate about creating polished, engaging content, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and are excited to bring fresh creative ideas to life while partnering cross-functionally with Brand, Creative, Marketing, and Production teams. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. The position offers flexibility, allowing for occasional work-from-home days when filming is not required and editing or pre-production can be completed remotely.
Responsibilities
- Edit high-quality video content for integrated marketing campaigns, product launches, educational and how-to content, Connected TV (CTV), paid media, organic social, e-commerce, internal communications, and broadcast.
- Transform raw footage into polished, engaging stories that align with tarte's brand identity and creative vision.
- Create motion graphics, animated titles, transitions, and visual enhancements using Adobe After Effects.
- Ensure consistency across all motion assets through thoughtful application of brand typography, graphic treatments, pacing, and visual storytelling.
- Collaborate closely with Creative, Brand Marketing, Social, Production, and cross-functional stakeholders from concept through final delivery.
- Support video productions as needed, including occasional on-set production assistance and video capture.
- Perform basic color correction, audio editing, and finishing to deliver polished, platform-ready content.
- Optimize and export video assets for a variety of channels, including social media, paid media, CTV, retail, web, and internal communications.
- Assist with asset management, file organization, archival footage, and maintaining efficient post-production workflows.
- Leverage AI-enhanced creative tools to support production efficiencies and asset refinement while maintaining the integrity of model imagery, authentic product representation, and responsible visual storytelling that builds consumer trust.
- Stay current on editing trends, emerging technologies, motion design techniques, and creative best practices, proactively sharing new ideas with the team.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Media Encoder.
- Experience creating motion graphics, animated text, transitions, MOGRT's, and simple visual effects.
- Understanding of color correction, audio editing, video compression, and delivery specifications across digital, social, broadcast, and CTV platforms.
- Familiarity with professional production workflows and camera formats, including Canon, Sony, RED, Blackmagic, DSLR, and mirrorless cameras.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 4+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably in-house at a consumer brand, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or creative agency.
- Experience editing integrated marketing campaigns, branded content, educational videos, paid media, and short- and long-form digital content.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects is required.
- Experience creating motion graphics and animated assets required.
- Experience with animation, including kinetic typography, 2D motion graphics, or other animation techniques, is a strong plus.
- Experience leveraging AI-enhanced creative tools to improve production workflows while maintaining authentic product representation and responsible visual storytelling.
- Experience with color correction, audio editing, and post-production best practices.
- Familiarity with sourcing and incorporating archival footage and visual assets.
- Drone, GoPro, or additional production experience is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong visual storytelling skills, and a passion for creating best-in-class content.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in NYC office 5x a week.
Our Perks
- Salary range: $80,000-100,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
- Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
- Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
- Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.
Video Editor
tarte cosmetics is seeking a creative, full-time, in-house Video Editor to produce compelling, high-quality video content across product launches, integrated marketing campaigns, educational content, Connected TV (CTV), paid media, and internal communications. This role is responsible for editing engaging visual assets that support the brand across e-commerce, broadcast, digital, social media, retail, and other marketing channels. The ideal candidate is a skilled visual storyteller with a strong eye for pacing, composition, and brand consistency. They are passionate about creating polished, engaging content, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and are excited to bring fresh creative ideas to life while partnering cross-functionally with Brand, Creative, Marketing, and Production teams. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. The position offers flexibility, allowing for occasional work-from-home days when filming is not required and editing or pre-production can be completed remotely.
Responsibilities
- Edit high-quality video content for integrated marketing campaigns, product launches, educational and how-to content, Connected TV (CTV), paid media, organic social, e-commerce, internal communications, and broadcast.
- Transform raw footage into polished, engaging stories that align with tarte's brand identity and creative vision.
- Create motion graphics, animated titles, transitions, and visual enhancements using Adobe After Effects.
- Ensure consistency across all motion assets through thoughtful application of brand typography, graphic treatments, pacing, and visual storytelling.
- Collaborate closely with Creative, Brand Marketing, Social, Production, and cross-functional stakeholders from concept through final delivery.
- Support video productions as needed, including occasional on-set production assistance and video capture.
- Perform basic color correction, audio editing, and finishing to deliver polished, platform-ready content.
- Optimize and export video assets for a variety of channels, including social media, paid media, CTV, retail, web, and internal communications.
- Assist with asset management, file organization, archival footage, and maintaining efficient post-production workflows.
- Leverage AI-enhanced creative tools to support production efficiencies and asset refinement while maintaining the integrity of model imagery, authentic product representation, and responsible visual storytelling that builds consumer trust.
- Stay current on editing trends, emerging technologies, motion design techniques, and creative best practices, proactively sharing new ideas with the team.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Media Encoder.
- Experience creating motion graphics, animated text, transitions, MOGRT's, and simple visual effects.
- Understanding of color correction, audio editing, video compression, and delivery specifications across digital, social, broadcast, and CTV platforms.
- Familiarity with professional production workflows and camera formats, including Canon, Sony, RED, Blackmagic, DSLR, and mirrorless cameras.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 4+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably in-house at a consumer brand, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or creative agency.
- Experience editing integrated marketing campaigns, branded content, educational videos, paid media, and short- and long-form digital content.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects is required.
- Experience creating motion graphics and animated assets required.
- Experience with animation, including kinetic typography, 2D motion graphics, or other animation techniques, is a strong plus.
- Experience leveraging AI-enhanced creative tools to improve production workflows while maintaining authentic product representation and responsible visual storytelling.
- Experience with color correction, audio editing, and post-production best practices.
- Familiarity with sourcing and incorporating archival footage and visual assets.
- Drone, GoPro, or additional production experience is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong visual storytelling skills, and a passion for creating best-in-class content.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in NYC office 5x a week.
Our Perks
- Salary range: $80,000-100,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
- Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
- Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
- Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Video Editor
Target companies with established creative teams
Production studios, streaming platforms, and marketing agencies hire video editors regularly and are more likely to have HR processes in place for sponsoring OPT workers. Smaller freelance shops rarely have the infrastructure to sponsor visas.
Build a portfolio that shows technical range
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want proof you can deliver immediately. Include work across formats like short-form social content, long-form documentary, and motion graphics. A strong reel reduces perceived hiring risk for sponsors.
Highlight STEM-eligible degrees early in applications
If your degree is in digital media, computer science, or a related STEM field, mention your STEM OPT eligibility upfront. This gives employers up to three years of work authorization, which makes sponsorship planning significantly more manageable.
Emphasize software proficiency clearly
List your exact tools: Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro. Employers often screen by software stack before interviewing. Matching their listed requirements precisely increases your callback rate from OPT-friendly postings.
Ask about visa sponsorship before the final interview stage
Bring up OPT status and H-1B visa sponsorship willingness during the initial recruiter screen, not at offer stage. This avoids wasted time on both sides and filters for employers genuinely open to sponsoring international hires.
Look for roles at companies that have sponsored before
Companies that have previously filed H-1B petitions for creative roles are far more likely to do it again. Use Migrate Mate to find video editor positions at employers with a documented history of visa sponsorship for international workers.
Video Editor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Video Editor on F-1 OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study. Video editing qualifies under degrees in film production, digital media, communications, and related fields. If your employer and job title align with your degree, you can begin working as soon as your EAD card is active and your start date is reached.
Does a Video Editor role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program such as digital media technology, computer science, or information technology, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Degrees in film studies or communications without a STEM CIP code typically do not qualify. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO.
How do I find Video Editor jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring international workers. General job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so you end up applying to roles where the employer has no intention of sponsoring. Migrate Mate saves that wasted effort by surfacing relevant opportunities directly.
What visa can a Video Editor transition to after OPT ends?
The H-1B is the most common path. Video editors working in specialty occupation roles, where a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a standard requirement, typically qualify. Your employer files the H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires. The O-1A is an alternative for editors with significant industry recognition, festival credits, or awards.
Do I need to report a Video Editor job to my DSO while on OPT?
Yes. SEVP requires you to report your employer name, address, and job start date to your DSO within 10 days of starting work. Failing to report can jeopardize your F-1 status. If you change employers or take on a second video editing role, each new position must be reported separately through your school's international student office.