Video Editor

Location: New York, New York

Country: United States

Category: Creative & Production

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: April 23, 2026

Job ID: 646814

Job Description

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.

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About The Planet Group

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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