Video Editor (Contractor)

Notion • San Francisco, CA

165d • $65 - $70

About The Position

Notion is seeking a Video Editor (Contractor) to support our team with produce engaging, performance-driven video content. In this role, you’ll be the primary editor on a range of marketing videos—from high-converting ads to product explainers and lo-fi social content. You’ll bring a strong editorial eye, deep knowledge of motion design, and a knack for turning complex product features into clear, compelling stories. We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across marketing, product, and comms teams to bring video concepts to life. If you thrive on quick turnarounds, live for iteration, and get excited about making content that drives real business impact, we’d love to meet you. This is a contractor role with a 3-month term (potential to extend), requiring up to 40 hours/week. This role will require 2-3 in-office days in our San Francisco office.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience editing video content for tech companies, marketing agencies, or in-house teams
• Expertise in performance video editing, with a strong portfolio of direct-response and brand ads designed for Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other paid channels—balancing conversion-focused storytelling with the polish expected from a design-forward brand
• Skilled in capturing and editing screen recordings to showcase product functionality clearly and accurately
• Proficiency in motion graphics, with the ability to animate UI, typography, and branded elements
• Strong marketing sensibility—you understand what makes people click, engage, and convert, and can shape content accordingly
• Collaborative and organized, with the ability to communicate clearly, manage feedback rounds, and keep projects on track
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Notion a huge plus — understanding our product is key to understanding how to tell stories about it
• Comfort with shooting light content—you can handle a camera and capture usable footage when needed
• Background in content strategy or marketing—bonus points if you can speak to ad performance or testing strategies

Responsibilities

• Edit high-performing video ads, with a focus on conversion, retention, and engagement metrics
• Cut across formats and fidelity—from high-polish brand videos to scrappy, self-filmed footage—adapting to the level of finish each project requires
• Pitch new ad concepts and variations based on performance data, creative testing, and product positioning
• Craft motion graphics and lightweight UI animations to bring product features to life in a compelling, digestible way
• Manage projects independently while partnering cross-functionally to align on goals and messaging, iterating quickly based on performance insights or shifting direction
• Intake and assess video requests, crafting ad concepts that align closely with campaign strategy and resonate across target platforms

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on location, role’s scope and complexity, and candidate’s experience and expertise
• Estimated hourly range for this role is $65-70/hr for roles based in San Francisco

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level