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Remote video editor jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed creative agencies, and media companies running fully distributed teams. Sectors actively hiring include marketing, e-learning, entertainment, and SaaS, and employers like Flex, CELLA, and Frida are posting roles right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As Video Development Editor, you will be responsible for acquiring and developing annual content updates for a portfolio of our launched Sage Video collections to ensure that they continuously meet the teaching, learning, and research needs of all end users and our library customers.
With a mix of acquisitions, relationship-building, and project management skills, you will be someone who works both effectively and independently to meet your acquisition and content delivery goals to support digital production and other departmental schedules. You will also work effectively across the organization to ensure that communication with relevant departments is productive in support of these activities.
You will be accountable for acquiring and developing new content for a set of published Video collections, according to our product strategy and budget needs, working closely with Editorial, Global Video Production, and other colleagues as required. This role sits in the Video Editorial team as part of the wider Learning Resources team
Your New Role:
Working under the mentorship of the Executive Editor, acquire and develop new content for published Video collections each year. Deliver projects on time and within budget, guided by analysis of usage, adoption, and collection performance. Research disciplinary trends, emerging topics, and key contributors to inform decisions.
Create original productions and select licensed video content to meet defined annual goals for each collection, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and audience needs.
As required, contract and manage Editorial Boards for Video collections, collaborating with them and other academic partners to define the content scope of our Video annual updates.
Work closely with SMEs or internal collaborators as required to ensure that our launched Video collections have their information architecture (‘collection taxonomies’) kept up-to-date and relevant per these annual content updates; as well any additional ancillary material in support of these Video collections (e.g., student reflection questions).
Work closely with Global Video Production and other collaborators to deliver Video content on schedule and within budget, proactively tracking and managing progress toward commissioning and production goals using internal systems to prioritize work, identify gaps, and adjust plans; review content at key post-production stages to ensure quality and alignment with editorial standards.
Taking mentorship from the Executive Editor, support Library Sales and Marketing as needed to ensure we meet sales and usage goals for our Video products.
Represent Sage externally at national and international conferences as required; some national and possibly international travel will be required.
Can you be our new Video Development Editor? Do you have:
At least three years of relevant experience within academic publishing, higher education, streaming media, or a related environment, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Experience with acquisitions and/or contracting, including managing relationships with external clients or subject matter experts (SMEs).
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
Experience adapting to changing priorities and market conditions, using sound judgment to adjust plans and prioritize work as needed.
The ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new internal systems and technologies.
Some knowledge of the streaming media publishing process and industry is a plus, but is not required.
Some understanding of how video and other digital resources support teaching and learning in higher education is also a plus, but is not required.
If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:
Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.
In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.
Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote video editor jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and at least one additional NLE such as Avid or DaVinci Resolve
- Professional portfolio or demo reel demonstrating completed video projects across multiple formats
- Experience with Adobe After Effects or equivalent motion graphics software
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet tight broadcast or publishing deadlines
- Strong understanding of color correction, audio mixing, and export specifications for various platforms
- Bachelor's degree in film production, digital media, communications, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Remote Video Editor Job Search
Build a portfolio made for async review
Remote hiring managers review your work on their own schedule, so organize your portfolio so each project loads fast and communicates its brief without explanation. Include a short written note on each piece describing your role, the tools you used, and the outcome.
Show your remote editing workflow upfront
Call out your async collaboration tools directly in your resume and cover letter. Name the platforms you work in, such as Frame.io for review cycles or Slack for client feedback, so remote employers see you already fit their process before the first conversation.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote video editor openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sifting through unrelated listings. Applying in the first few days of a posting going live puts you ahead of most applicants.
Prepare for a remote skills interview
Many remote video editor interviews include an edit test or a walkthrough of your process over video call. Practice narrating your editing decisions clearly and concisely, since written and verbal communication is how remote teams gauge whether you can collaborate without being in the same room.
Remote Video Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote video editor job?
Target companies that operate fully remotely or run distributed creative teams, since they're built to onboard video editors without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and fluency with collaboration tools like Frame.io, Slack, and shared cloud editing environments. A portfolio that demonstrates you can deliver polished, on-brief work independently is the single clearest signal that sets remote candidates apart.
Which companies hire remote video editors?
Employers currently hiring remote video editors include Flex, CELLA, and Frida, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote video editor roles are concentrated at remote-first tech and media companies, digital marketing agencies, e-learning platforms, and SaaS brands that produce ongoing content for distributed audiences.
Can you get a remote video editor job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person guidance. Your strongest substitute for experience is a focused portfolio of real or self-initiated projects that shows complete, deliverable edits. E-learning platforms, small content-driven startups, and nonprofit organizations are among the more accessible remote employers for candidates building their first credits.
Do you need a degree for remote video editor jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring video editors weight your portfolio, software proficiency, and demonstrated ability to deliver work independently far more heavily than a degree. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve, combined with a body of finished work, consistently matters more to remote hiring managers than your educational background.
Which industries hire the most remote video editors?
Most remote video editor openings sit in Retail and Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed creative teams to produce high volumes of content for global or fully online audiences, which makes remote video editors a practical and recurring hire.
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