Video Editor, Zappos

Amazon • New York, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and creative Video Editor to join our Zappos team.
In this role, you will be responsible for creating engaging, high-quality video
content optimized for multiple media platforms. You will work closely with our
in-house creative teams to bring their visions to life through dynamic,
platform-specific video edits. Your direct influence extends across peers,
producers, QA teams, and immediate stakeholders, with your work directly
impacting production quality and team goals.

While the role centers on executing established workflows, you'll have
opportunities to contribute to process improvements and develop additional
skills in motion graphics, animation, and sound design. The position requires
balancing multiple priorities, from day-to-day asset optimization to
contributing to efficiency-driven projects, while maintaining strict quality
standards and timely delivery. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across
marketing, production, and QA teams. The scope extends beyond routine execution
to include participation in key strategic discussions, mock creation sessions,
and initiatives that enhance our creative production capabilities. Success in
this role means delivering consistently high-quality visual assets that meet
both creative excellence and operational efficiency standards, directly
contributing to Amazon/Zappos global marketing effectiveness and creative goals.

Requirements

• Have an available online portfolio
• 3-5+ years’ experience as an editor in a creative agency or similar production environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Video Editing, Advertising, Marketing, or related field
• Motion graphics and sound design knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset.
• 3+ years working with Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management
• Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
• Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.
• Experience in data asset management, libraries, or digital collections, with ability to research for high quality assets for production.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Understanding of marketing and advertising principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit video content according to established templates and creative direction.
• Create motion graphic title sequences, transitions and other surprise and delight graphic touches using the Zappos graphic guidelines.
• Execute trailer cutdowns, H1 videos, multi-title assets, drop-ins and other defined video deliverables.
• Deliver high-quality video edits that meet business goals and project requirements within established timelines.
• Work collaboratively with producers, QA and stakeholders to evolve brand identity.
• Handle multiple project deadlines while maintaining consistent quality standards.
• Apply and maintain video templates and style guides according to established standards.
• Make creative decisions to enhance video outputs within defined parameters.
• Actively seek to improve AV skills including motion graphics, animation, and sound design.
• High proficiency in Adobe Premiere and video editing software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level