Contract Video Editor

Semafor • New York, NY

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Semafor is seeking an experienced Contract Video Editor to support its growing video podcast portfolio. This role is central to the production of weekly video and audio podcast episodes, as well as the creation of high-quality social video cutdowns that extend the reach of our journalism across platforms.
You’ll work closely with our Video & Audio Producer to shape the editorial rhythm, pacing, and overall feel of each show. The ideal candidate brings strong technical editing skills, a sharp editorial sensibility, and deep experience producing social-first video for distribution.

Requirements

• Proven experience editing video podcasts and long-form interview content
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts
• Significant experience creating social-first video, including short-form cutdowns
• Fluency with professional editing tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Audition, or similar)
• Comfort working in fast-paced, collaborative editorial environments
• Experience working from remote recording platforms (Riverside experience a must)
• Ability to manage multiple outputs and deadlines simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multicam edits
• Background in news, media, or editorial video environments
• Familiarity with audience growth and engagement best practices for social video

Responsibilities

• Edit weekly episodes across Semafor’s video podcast portfolio (video and audio)
• Produce 1–3 social video cutdowns per day, optimized for platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok
• Collaborate closely with the producer on format, pacing, tone, and structure of each show
• Apply an editorial lens to interview-based content, identifying compelling moments, narratives, and soundbites
• Edit primarily from Riverside virtual video podcast recordings, with occasional multicam edits
• Ensure consistency in visual style, pacing, and quality across multiple shows
• Deliver edits on tight deadlines while maintaining high production standards

Benefits

• Semafor offers a Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to our full-time, salaried employees who may take paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance.

What This Job Offers

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