Sr. Video Editor

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

Peacock Creative Marketing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Video Editor to join our team. This role is ideal for a dynamic storyteller with a passion for entertainment marketing and an expert editorial eye for crafting best-in-class trailers, promos, and creative content across streaming/DTC, broadcast, digital, and social platforms. You’ll help shape Peacock’s marketing campaigns by editing high-priority promos, trailers, sizzles, and special projects, crafting brand-forward creative featuring iconic titles like The Paper, Ted, and P1 film releases from Universal Studios, Focus Features and other studio partners. Collaborating closely with Creative Directors, writers, and producers, the Senior Video Editor will blend deep technical expertise with a refined editorial sensibility to deliver best-in-class creative campaigns that captivate and inspire. This role will be based in Universal City (Los Angeles).

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience as a lead creative editor, overseeing finishing and post-production delivery at a creative agency, post house, or within a streaming, DTC, or theatrical in-house team.
Expert in Adobe Premiere and post-production workflows, including finishing and delivery; working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Avid is a plus.
Deep understanding of digital video formats and technical specs (frame rates, codecs, resolutions); skilled in troubleshooting, color grading, and final delivery.
Provide oversight to other editors, giving direction to ensure deadlines are met for optimum workflow efficiencies with the highest quality creative standards
Familiar with motion graphics workflows, formats, and MOGRTs.
Knowledge of cross-platform video best practices, including optimization and delivery specs for broadcast, digital, and social.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
An online portfolio showcasing diverse work across genres is required (drama, comedy, film, horror, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Innovation: A forward-thinking editor with a passion for crafting standout, story-driven creative.
Creative intuition: Possesses a natural instinct for pacing, tone, and emotional impact that elevates every edit beyond the expected.
Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, with a calm, solutions-first mindset.
Collaborative spirit: Values the creative process and thrives in a team environment where ideas are built together.
Curiosity-driven: Always exploring new techniques, formats, and storytelling methods to push creative boundaries.
Audience Insight: Understands how to connect with viewers emotionally and intuitively crafts trailers, promos and creative to resonate across any platform.
Positive energy: Brings enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to every project, inspiring others through action and example. Willing to mentor junior team members.
Detail-obsessed: Meticulous about the craft—from frame to frame—while never losing sight of the big picture and creative strategy.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Skilled at navigating feedback and partnering with cross-functional teams—including brand creative, editorial, production, and design—to bring ideas to life.

Responsibilities

Edit and craft high-profile trailers, promos, sizzles, and high-concept AV and social content for Peacock P1 Films and Original Series campaigns
Lead editorial vision on major campaigns, interpreting creative briefs and elevating story, tone, and pacing to deliver premium entertainment marketing.
Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, writers, designers, and producers to develop inventive editorial approaches that align with strategic and campaign goals.
Own the finishing process end-to-end, including color correction, sound design, graphics integration, and delivery—ensuring flawless final outputs.
Translate raw footage into compelling narratives, strategically using music, VO, dialogue, and graphics to enhance emotional impact.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and resources while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and craft.
Direct and mentor other editors, giving clear technical and creative guidance to elevate the team’s work, delegating assignments when necessary and ensuring consistency across all campaign deliverables.
Troubleshoot technical issues proactively, ensuring smooth post-production workflows and minimizing delays.
Work closely with the design team to streamline motion graphics workflows, including managing MOGRTs, collaborating with designers, and integrating graphics seamlessly into edits.
Optimize edits for specific media placements, including platform-specific requirements, adapting creative for broadcast, digital, and social—including aspect ratios, runtimes, specs, and compression needs.
Ensure all deliverables meet Peacock’s technical standards, checking frame rates, codecs, color space, audio levels, and export settings with expert precision.
Participate in brainstorming and creative development sessions, contributing editorial ideas that push storytelling forward. Mentor team editors, providing senior level guidance, problem-solving and leadership to foster career growth.
QC all versions and cutdowns to maintain continuity, technical integrity, and brand consistency across every output.
Stay current with editorial trends, tools, and techniques, bringing fresh ideas and innovations to elevate the quality and efficiency of the team’s work.
Serve as a trusted creative partner on cross-functional initiatives and special assignments, collaborating with brand, production, design, and strategy teams to bring big ideas to life.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

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