Video Editor

About Viral Nation

Viral Nation builds social-first ecosystems that help brands connect with today’s consumer journey. Its integrated approach brings together strategy, talent, media, and technology, all shaped by culturally relevant creative work designed to scale fast-growing digital brands. The company describes its environment as creative, adaptable, and growth-focused, with an open and collaborative culture that moves quickly and encourages ambitious thinking.

The organization emphasizes strong performance and high standards, and it aims to keep pushing creative and strategic boundaries while maintaining momentum for future growth.

Role Overview

Viral Nation is hiring a creative Video Editor to join the VN Studios team. This role focuses on producing compelling short-form and long-form content for major brands, influencer talent, and marketing campaigns. The editor will turn ideas into polished visual stories for social and digital platforms, combining technical editing capability with storytelling, visual taste, motion design, and a social-first mindset.

A strong portfolio is required for consideration.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to visual storytelling for innovative brands and influencer talent.
• Partner with the VN Studios Production team, Creative Directors, Producers, and other creatives to shape memorable client stories.
• Deliver polished video edits for use across social channels, digital platforms, websites, and related media.
• Edit a wide range of content, including brand marketing videos, instructional pieces, social content, vlogs, product or service announcement videos, sizzle reels, teasers, and profile features, working from storyboards, scripts, brand rules, or basic concepts with limited direction.
• Provide internal leadership to the edit/post team on assigned projects through effective planning, organization, and communication.
• Work closely with Creative Directors and Producers to make sure project goals are aligned and achieved.
• Ensure all visual assets match the intended message, tone, and aesthetic direction of the project.
• When needed, coordinate with external VFX vendors or video crews during pre-production and post-production for larger assignments.
• Track versions, review files, prepare final renders, and deliver output according to client specifications.
• Manage deadlines effectively, even when priorities or conditions change.
• Build strong working relationships with creative team members and producers.
• Communicate with clients when required.
• Complete final edits and color grading across multiple output formats.
• Create animations for both larger video projects and standalone needs, including 2D and 3D work.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience editing video in a production environment.
• Ability to work on both short-form and long-form content.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Illustrator.
• Solid experience across the full post-production process.
• Good grasp of graphic design, color correction, audio mixing, music editing, motion graphics, and related post-production skills.
• Understanding of animation principles and how to apply graphics within video edits.
• Strong knowledge of editing file structures, audio/video formats, and compression.
• Familiarity with modern cameras, file formats, codecs, and post-production handling requirements.
• Strong creative instinct for aesthetics and storytelling.
• Excellent attention to detail, layout/composition, and spelling.
• Ability to communicate needs clearly, positively, and constructively.
• Comfort handling multiple priorities and managing several projects at once.
• Ability to absorb and act on feedback from internal teams and clients.
• Self-driven enough to make progress without constant supervision while still thriving in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly between different brands and style guides.

Additional Information

Compensation at Viral Nation is structured, performance-based, and aligned to market conditions. Pay is determined intentionally based on the role, individual performance, and country-specific market factors, while also maintaining internal equity for comparable roles and levels.

Salary growth is tied to proven performance, expanded responsibility, and long-term contribution rather than tenure alone. Compensation is reviewed regularly through formal performance reviews and check-ins to keep it aligned with expectations and impact.

AI in Recruitment

Viral Nation states that it does not use AI-powered tools to screen, assess, rank, or choose candidates. Hiring decisions are made by the recruiting team, though AI note-taking tools may be used during interviews.

DEI Commitment

Viral Nation says it is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company welcomes applicants with visible and non-visible disabilities, and accommodations are available on request throughout the recruiting and selection process.