Freelance Video Editor

amika • New York, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

amika is looking for Video Editors at various levels to join our in-house creative team. This role is ideal for editors who are self-starters, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are fluent in social-first video storytelling. You’ll work across tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, product storytelling, and brand campaigns—collaborating closely with creative, social, and marketing partners to bring ideas to life across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and e-commerce. This is a great opportunity to grow your craft while contributing to a globally loved beauty brand with a strong creative POV.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience (level calibrated based on portfolio)
• NYC-based
• Proven self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of projects
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Media Encoder
• Solid working knowledge of After Effects, including motion graphics and compositing
• Experience performing proper color correction and mix prep for final delivery
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, and brand-driven content
• Experience creating social-first content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Strong eye for typography, motion fundamentals, and detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or culture-driven brands
• DaVinci Resolve experience and deeper color grading knowledge
• Animation or motion design experience (2D, typography, or light character animation)
• Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator

Responsibilities

• Translate storyboards and creative direction into dynamic, polished video content
• Edit tutorials, behind-the-scenes footage, product-focused content, and brand storytelling assets
• Work closely with the Associate Art Director, Video & Animation to ensure all video aligns with amika’s brand identity and creative vision
• Collaborate with Creative, Social, and Marketing teams to support campaigns and product launches
• Enhance videos with transitions, text animation, light motion graphics, music, voiceover, and sound design
• Prepare projects for export using Adobe Media Encoder, ensuring proper specs across platforms
• Adapt edits for multiple formats and aspect ratios (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, paid media, web) while maintaining creative integrity
• Maintain a high bar for color correction, mix prep, pacing, typography, and overall polish
• Organize raw footage, working files, and final deliverables using clear, consistent file systems
• Stay current on beauty trends, platform best practices, and evolving video styles

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees