Video Editor

The Planet Group is seeking a New York City-based Video Editor to support one of the city’s most iconic cultural institutions for an upcoming major campaign. This role is ideal for a storyteller who thrives in the “PBS-style” documentary space and understands the prestigious, intellectual, and welcoming pulse of New York City’s civic life.

• Location: Remote (Must be local to NYC to understand city context and geography)
• Hours: ~30 hours per week
• Duration: Immediate start through campaign launch at the beginning of June (Potential for extension based on project needs)
• Schedule: Flexibility to be available for team syncs on Tuesday & Thursday’s between 9am-5pm, while editing hours are flexible outside of these windows
• Pay: $25-$30/hr, depending on experience

Video Editor Responsibilities: 

• Process raw in-house footage and integrate stock assets to create polished, high-impact video content.
•  Produce a high volume of short-form social media clips alongside long-form narrative pieces (6-10 minutes) for YouTube and web.
• Adhere strictly to established brand guidelines, pivoting between a flagship “prestigious” voice and a more “research-heavy/intellectual” tone depending on the specific project. 
• Perform basic audio leveling and noise reduction (background noise/mouth sounds) to ensure professional quality control.
• Work within a large, 30+ person Communications team to ensure all content is dynamic, inspiring, and culturally relevant.

Video Editor Qualifications: 

• 2-3+ years of professional video editing experience (Background in Non-Profit, Cultural Institutions, or News sectors is highly preferred).
• Mastery of the “PBS Vibe.” You should excel at documentary-style, narrative-driven storytelling that feels professional and prestigious rather than “zany” or corporate.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Must provide your own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription and possess hardware capable of handling large video files and 4K rendering.
• A deep understanding of NYC’s landscape and cultural context is essential for authentic content creation.