Video Editor & Motion Designer

Persistent Systems • New York, NY

1d • $110,000 - $137,000

About The Position

Persistent Systems, LLC is hiring an in-house Video Editor & Motion Designer to transform raw footage into polished content that supports business goals and reflects the company’s brand. The role owns the full post-production process, from ingesting and organizing large volumes of media to editing finished videos and creating motion graphics. It also maintains a clean, searchable media library so assets can be found and reused.

The editor will create content in a range of formats, including brand films, social clips, product videos, internal communications, and event recaps. Work includes shaping narratives to suit each brief, audience, and business goal; formatting content for different platforms; and performing color correction and basic audio cleanup. Motion work includes animated titles, transitions, explainers, data visuals, and reusable branded templates.

The position also manages media backups, metadata, folder structures, archives, and storage across drives, servers, and cloud platforms. The successful candidate works independently, responds constructively to feedback, collaborates with teams across the company, and proactively identifies opportunities to reuse footage or develop new content ideas.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional video editing experience in an agency setting.
• A portfolio or reel demonstrating strong storytelling and motion graphics work.
• Expert skills in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve; Final Cut Pro is also welcome.
• Strong motion graphics skills in Adobe After Effects.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator for preparing graphics and stills.
• Proven experience organizing and archiving large media libraries, including backup workflows, naming conventions, and metadata.
• Comfort working with high volumes of footage, multiple codecs and camera formats, and proxy workflows.
• A sharp eye for pacing, composition, typography, and brand consistency.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage several projects at once, and deliver on quick turnarounds.

Nice To Haves

• 3D modeling and animation skills in Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar software.
• Character or 2D animation experience.
• Experience with digital asset management (DAM) or media asset management (MAM) systems such as Frame.io, Iconik, or Adobe Bridge.
• Sound design and audio mixing skills.
• Photography or videography experience, including shooting b-roll.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editing and production tools.

Responsibilities

• Review large volumes of raw footage, including terabytes of footage per project, and select relevant moments.
• Build clear, compelling narratives that match the brief, audience, and business goal.
• Edit brand films, social clips, product videos, internal communications, and event recaps.
• Deliver finished pieces formatted for different platforms, including widescreen and vertical formats.
• Perform color correction and basic audio cleanup.
• Design and animate titles, lower thirds, transitions, logo animations, and other on-screen graphics.
• Create animated explainers and data visuals to clarify complex ideas.
• Build reusable motion templates that maintain brand consistency and speed up future edits.
• Ingest, back up, and verify incoming photo and video media.
• Maintain consistent folder structures, file-naming conventions, and metadata tagging.
• Archive completed projects and source media so they are safe, searchable, and restorable.
• Manage storage across drives, servers, and cloud platforms, and flag capacity needs early.
• Maintain a reusable library of b-roll, stills, music, and graphics for the team.
• Manage personal time and priorities independently, with little oversight.
• Incorporate feedback and complete revisions quickly while preserving the story.
• Collaborate with marketing, creative, product, and leadership teams and share ideas.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose existing footage and suggest new content ideas.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation time
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Mental health benefits
• Pet discounts
• Eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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