Video Editor

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

31d • $75,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Peacock Creative Marketing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced 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 Creative Marketing campaigns by editing promos, trailers, featurettes, and special projects, crafting IP-forward creative for Scripted titles like Twisted Metal , Poker Face and The Jackal . Collaborating closely with Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, writers, and producers, the 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 New York City.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a 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.
• Familiar with motion graphics workflows, formats, and MOGRTs.
• Ability to craft social-forward assets that combine eye-catching editorial, motion graphics and innovative techniques that work for paid and organic social placements
• Ability to cut to music and sound design with precision, ensuring emotional impact and dynamic pacing including music integration, music builds and effects layering.
• Knowledge of cross-platform video best practices, including optimization and delivery specs for broadcast, digital, and social.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborate on projects (including cutdowns and secondary AV assets), always 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.
• Ear for Music: Exceptional music sensibility and ability to cut to rhythm and emotion.
• 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
• Partner with creative leads to guide editorial vision on major campaigns , interpreting creative briefs and elevating story, tone, and pacing to deliver premium entertainment marketing.
• Collaborate closely with Senior Editors, Creative Directors, writers, designers, and producers to develop inventive editorial approaches that align with strategic and campaign goals.
• Oversee and approve 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be willing to participate in 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.

What This Job Offers

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