Staff Video Editor (R4133)

Shield AI • Washington, DC

3d • $103,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Marketing Team at Shield AI is searching for a creative, detail-oriented Videographer/Editor with a passion for storytelling and high-quality visual production. This role is ideal for someone who possesses strong technical expertise, a refined creative vision, and the ability to transform complex ideas into compelling multimedia content.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, able to manage multiple projects, and deliver high production value assets under tight deadlines. They should be highly adaptable, capable of responding to and synthesizing feedback efficiently—sometimes on short notice.

This role requires on-location travel (approximately 25% of the year) and the flexibility to accommodate last-minute production needs. The candidate must be a self-starter who thrives on independent project management while also collaborating closely with internal video producers and key stakeholders.

Additionally, the perfect candidate has a strong grasp of typography, layout, and composition—paired with the technical expertise to animate these elements effectively.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years experience
• Capture and edit high-quality video content that tells compelling brand and product stories.
• Manage projects from ideation to completion, including concept development, filming, editing, and final delivery.
• Collaborate with internal video producers, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with brand messaging and strategic objectives.
• Shoot on-location video content, requiring travel up to 25% of the year, sometimes with short notice (as little as 24 hours).
• Operate and maintain professional camera equipment such as Sony A7sIII, Sony FX6, and similar gear.
• Edit and enhance video content using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Perform color correction, audio correction, and final delivery adjustments to ensure polished, professional results.
• Ensure all video content aligns with Shield AI’s brand style guide, maintaining a consistent and professional visual aesthetic.
• Animate motion graphics and visual elements, enhancing storytelling and production quality.
• Respond to feedback effectively and iterate quickly to refine video assets based on input from leadership and stakeholders.
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while upholding high creative standards.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced motion design skills, with experience in creating animated graphics and visual effects.
• Experience with 3D animation or CGI software (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine) for advanced motion graphics.
• Experience with live-streaming setups and multi-camera production.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator

Responsibilities

• Capture and edit high-quality video content that tells compelling brand and product stories.
• Manage projects from ideation to completion, including concept development, filming, editing, and final delivery.
• Collaborate with internal video producers, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with brand messaging and strategic objectives.
• Shoot on-location video content, requiring travel up to 25% of the year, sometimes with short notice (as little as 24 hours).
• Operate and maintain professional camera equipment such as Sony A7sIII, Sony FX6, and similar gear.
• Edit and enhance video content using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Perform color correction, audio correction, and final delivery adjustments to ensure polished, professional results.
• Ensure all video content aligns with Shield AI’s brand style guide, maintaining a consistent and professional visual aesthetic.
• Animate motion graphics and visual elements, enhancing storytelling and production quality.
• Respond to feedback effectively and iterate quickly to refine video assets based on input from leadership and stakeholders.
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while upholding high creative standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed