Video Editor [SK-26850] — New York, NY

In this dynamic creative role, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the visual voice of a globally celebrated beauty and lifestyle brand, transforming raw footage into captivating narratives that engage millions of viewers worldwide. Partnering with Aquent, you will collaborate with a visionary team dedicated to redefining digital storytelling, driving high-impact social engagement, and turning everyday viewers into loyal brand advocates.

About The Partner & The Role

Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in the beauty industry, a brand celebrated for its innovation, iconic products, and deep connection with consumers worldwide. This organization is at the forefront of shaping trends and inspiring confidence through cutting-edge digital experiences and compelling visual storytelling. By joining this team, you will collaborate with creative minds dedicated to pushing boundaries and redefining how beauty is perceived and shared across diverse global platforms.

As a pivotal creative force on this team, you will directly influence how the brand connects with its global audience. You will lead the post-production journey, bringing stories to life across major social and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate visual content, experiment with modern digital media formats, and contribute directly to the ongoing evolution and success of a beloved household name.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end post-production workflows, from initial intake and story outline to final polish and render, ensuring seamless project delivery.

• Review, organize, and skillfully assemble multi-cam and single-cam raw footage into compelling and cohesive narrative cuts.

• Refine audio elements by cleaning up voiceovers, polishing dialogue, removing background noise, and achieving crystal-clear audio balance.

• Design immersive audio experiences through the strategic use of sound effects, ambient sound design, and background music tracks tailored to the brand’s tone.

• Integrate motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, kinetic text, and brand assets seamlessly into video content, enhancing visual appeal and brand consistency.

• Apply visual effects, transitions, overlays, and perform cleanup work (retouching, screen replacements, element isolation) as needed to achieve desired visual outcomes.

• Execute fundamental color correction and beauty grading to ensure consistent color accuracy, balanced skin tones, and an overall aesthetically pleasing visual style.

• Format and optimize video assets for various aspect ratios (vertical 9:16, square 1:1, horizontal 16:9) across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and paid media advertisements.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in video editing.

• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Audition, or Final Cut Pro.

• A comprehensive understanding of the full video editing pipeline, encompassing cutting, audio, visual effects, and post-production work.

• A strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating expertise in clean dialogue editing, seamless graphics integration, sophisticated sound design, and polished color work.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Previous experience working with an agency or within the beauty/lifestyle brand sector.

• A strong aesthetic eye for beauty, fashion, or modern digital media visuals.