Editor

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

1d•$104,000 - $175,000

About The Position

We're looking for an exceptional editor who can transform complex ideas, breakthrough moments, and human experiences into compelling content that resonates with audiences around the world. This person will play a critical role in shaping how people understand Joby's mission—from quick-turn social content and major company announcements to cinematic brand films, technical storytelling, and long-form documentary content. You'll join a small but mighty production team that moves fast, collaborates closely, and takes pride in producing world-class work. Success in this role requires more than strong editing skills; it requires curiosity, strong communication, and the ability to partner with subject matter experts across the company to uncover stories worth telling. If you're a storyteller at heart, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love bringing ambitious ideas to life, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of professional editing experience, or advanced degree + 3 years, or equivalent experience.
Experience editing content across social media, branded content, documentaries, interviews, and long-form storytelling
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
Strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and familiarity with motion graphics workflows
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives from a variety of source material, including interviews, vérité footage, events, and archival content
Strong sense of pacing, music selection, sound design, and emotional storytelling
Ability to take projects from concept through final delivery with a high degree of autonomy
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both creative teams and technical subject matter experts
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Comfortable stepping behind the camera when needed, whether capturing supplemental footage, supporting productions, or helping bring a story across the finish line

Nice To Haves

Experience creating content for technology, aerospace, automotive, transportation, or other highly technical industries
Experience editing documentary-style content, episodic series, podcasts, or interview-driven storytelling
Familiarity with color grading, audio mixing, and motion design workflows
Experience helping develop creative processes, templates, and scalable production workflows
Understanding of production workflows and on-set collaboration
Experience operating professional cinema, mirrorless, or broadcast camera systems
Photography or cinematography experience with a strong visual storytelling sensibility
FAA Part 107 certification or drone operation experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Edit a wide range of content, from fast-turn social edits and event recaps to cinematic brand films and long-form storytelling projects
Shape compelling narratives that connect audiences to Joby's mission, technology, customers, and people
Serve as a central force in our content engine, helping transform ideas, footage, and creative concepts into impactful stories
Partner closely with our in-house videographer, photographer, motion designer, and communications team to bring stories to life
Collaborate with engineers, team leaders, executives, flight test teams, and other stakeholders across the organization to identify stories, translate complex topics, and create content that supports both internal and external audiences
Produce content for a variety of purposes, including public-facing campaigns, company announcements, executive communications, recruiting initiatives, presentations, events, and internal storytelling
Develop story structures, rough cuts, and final edits that balance creative excellence with speed and efficiency
Collaborate on graphics, animations, and other visual storytelling elements that support the narrative
Help establish repeatable editing workflows, templates, and best practices that elevate the team's output
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often across overlapping