Video Editor

About the role

EHL & Co. is a creative agency focused on brand strategy, content production, social media, and digital experiences for founder-led businesses, consumer brands, and contemporary lifestyle brands. The team is looking for a freelance video editor to support ongoing client projects and internal work.

Role overview

This position calls for an experienced editor with strong command of Adobe Creative Suite and the ability to create refined, high-end video content. The work goes beyond simple trimming and sequencing; it involves advanced technical editing, visually polished storytelling, and content tailored for social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce short-form edits for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and social media campaigns.
• Turn raw clips, voiceovers, and existing media into engaging narrative-driven videos.
• Handle advanced post-production work such as masking, object tracking, rotoscoping, compositing, and motion graphics.
• Develop refined text styling, animations, and visual effects that elevate the final output.
• Adjust editing style to suit different brands while preserving each brand’s identity and voice.
• Keep project assets and footage neatly organized for efficient production.
• Deliver work on schedule and incorporate feedback promptly and carefully.
• Monitor current editing trends, social media formats, and platform best practices.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in video editing; agency background is preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and the broader Adobe Creative Suite.
• Hands-on experience with masking, tracking, rotoscoping, keyframing, compositing, and layering techniques.
• Strong understanding of pacing, narrative flow, and audience retention.
• Well-developed sense of design, typography, and overall visual presentation.
• Prior experience creating content optimized for social-first platforms.
• Ability to work independently, communicate proactively, and juggle several projects at once.

Preferred experience

• Work on founder-led brands or personal brand content.
• Podcast editing experience.
• Exposure to luxury, jewelry, fashion, beauty, wellness, interiors, or lifestyle brands.
• Experience repurposing long-form content into short-form assets.

Additional information

This is a freelance, onsite contract opportunity based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. No stipend or salary details were provided, and the number of openings was not specified.

The information supplied does not mention eligibility restrictions, education requirements, or a fixed start date.