Freelance Video Editor

Complex • New York, NY

1d • $2,000 - $2,085 • Onsite

About The Position

Complex is on the hunt for a talented and driven Video Editor to join our dynamic Post Production team. If you're passionate about cutting-edge storytelling, fluent in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects & Photoshop, and thrive in a fast-paced editorial environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the visual voice of one of the most influential brands in pop culture. This is a temporary freelance position with the potential to be extended. As a Video Editor, you’ll be central to creating sharp, captivating edits across our wide range of digital content—including YouTube series, social-first videos, sizzles, and sponsored content. This role requires a rare blend of editorial creativity, technical fluency, and efficient project management.

Requirements

• 4-8 years experience editing digital-first content, with a reel that demonstrates work on longform interviews, vertical video series, and sizzle reels
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, and strong skills in After Effects
• A sharp eye for storytelling, pacing, rhythm, and visual polish, along with technical precision
• Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects with efficiency and creativity
• Deep understanding of social platforms and their respective optimization best practices
• Genuine interest in contemporary pop culture, along with an appreciation for the diverse subject matter Complex covers—music, fashion, sports, sneakers, internet culture, and entertainment
• Clear, proactive communication and an ability to thrive in collaborative creative environments
• Availability to work on-site at our NYC office 5 days a week
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with third-party plugins (like Maxon) and openness to experimenting with AI tools for image generation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Edit full videos end-to-end for a variety of formats including YouTube and various social platforms
• Craft high-quality edits for longform news interviews, short-form vertical video series with premium motion graphics, and brand specific sizzle reels
• Apply advanced editing techniques: audio leveling, color correction, transitions, and GFX integration using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
• Collaborate with producers to shape narratives that align with Complex’s editorial tone and cultural voice
• Manage a diverse array of footage across different formats, frame rates, resolutions, and codecs
• Maintain organized project structures, strictly adhering to established naming conventions, media workflows, and archiving protocols
• Optimize exports for platform-specific technical specs, while maintaining the creative and editorial integrity of each piece

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• E-Verify participation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed