AI Video Editor (Freelance)

Bully Pulpit International • Washington, DC

15h • Remote

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is seeking a freelance AI video creative to join their team. This role involves shaping visually powerful, memorable campaigns using generative AI workflows. The ideal candidate will have experience in both AI video editing and traditional post-production, understanding elements like shot selection, pacing, music, SFX, and GFX to craft compelling stories. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a passionate team and define the visual voice of global campaigns. BPI is building a roster of elite freelance AI video creatives who can rapidly concept, generate, and craft high-quality advertising and social content. The role requires creative judgment, storytelling, editorial instincts, and the ability to translate strategic ideas into emotionally resonant visual content at speed, while understanding the opportunities and limitations of AI-driven production. The candidate must be able to work quickly under tight timelines and deliver polished, brand-safe creative that feels human, culturally relevant, and creatively elevated.

Requirements

• Deep, hands-on mastery of top-tier generative models (e.g., Midjourney, Runway, Veo, Sora, LTX, ElevenLabs) and upscaling tools (e.g., Topaz Video AI).
• Experience with directing and/or cinematography, including understanding of lighting, framing, and lens selection to guide AI generations.
• High taste level and strong editorial judgment across pacing, performance, composition, sound, and emotional storytelling.
• Experience creating both punchy, social-first content and highly polished, nuanced campaign creative.
• Ability to balance speed, experimentation, and production realities while maintaining top-tier quality.
• Highly organized, reliable, and communicative.
• Comfortable operating independently while seamlessly integrating into collaborative agency workflows and troubleshooting the unpredictability of AI outputs.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional sound design capabilities (SFX and Foley) to bring silent AI video generations to life and ground them in reality.
• Ability to seamlessly match disparate AI shots and live-action footage.
• Experience with node-based AI interfaces (like ComfyUI), local model running, or custom model training.
• Ability to design and animate custom typography, transitions, and graphic overlays (e.g., in After Effects) that seamlessly integrate with generative footage to deliver dynamic, fully branded campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic briefs, concepts, or scripts into visually compelling concepts and executions using AI-assisted workflows.
• Generate and iterate creative directions quickly for internal and client review, adapting to feedback on the fly.
• Use AI-powered tools to create, edit, color-grade, and sound-design high-quality video content across a variety of formats.
• Blend AI-generated assets with live-action, motion graphics, stock footage, VO, music, and sound design when needed to create a unified aesthetic.
• Ensure all edits are broadcast-ready or social-ready, carefully managing AI artifacts and maintaining visual consistency.
• Maintain strict awareness of licensing, IP, likeness usage, and platform-specific considerations related to generative AI content.
• Help establish best practices and realistic expectations around AI-assisted production capabilities, timelines, and outputs.
• Act as a trusted partner alongside agency creative, strategy, production, and account teams in a fast-moving, integrated environment.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
• Generous time off for vacation
• $50 monthly phone reimbursement
• Unlimited sick time
• 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed