About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled, proactive Video Editor to take full ownership of content production and distribution. This role focuses on building a seamless “film-and-forget” system—transforming raw recordings into high-performing content across YouTube, podcast platforms, Instagram, and TikTok. You’ll manage editing, repurposing, distribution, and workflow optimization , while bringing strategic input to elevate content quality and consistency.

• As a Video Editor, you’ll blend creative execution with operational excellence—editing high-quality content while managing workflows, distribution, and performance. • You’ll turn ideas into polished, scalable content systems that drive consistency and engagement across platforms. • This role focuses on building a seamless 'film-and-forget' system—transforming raw recordings into high-performing content across YouTube, podcast platforms, Instagram, and TikTok. • You’ll manage editing, repurposing, distribution, and workflow optimization, while bringing strategic input to elevate content quality and consistency.

Job Title: Video Editor Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for deadlines, campaign launches, and revisions) About the Role: Our client is seeking a Video Editor to create polished, engaging, and high-performing video content for marketing, training, and communications. This role involves managing the editing workflow from raw footage through final delivery, ensuring all projects are on-brand, technically precise, and optimized for the target platforms (web, social, events, or broadcast). The Video Editor combines storytelling creativity with technical editing expertise to deliver content that drives results. Responsibilities: - Footage Management: - Import, organize, and catalog raw footage from multiple sources. - Maintain orderly project files and version control for easy retrieval. - Editing & Assembly: - Edit raw footage into coherent, compelling narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. - Sync audio and video, refine pacing, and ensure smooth transitions. - Apply cuts and sequences that align with brand tone and campaign objectives. - Graphics & Effects: - Add titles, lower thirds, motion graphics, and animations (Adobe After Effects, Motion, or Canva). - Incorporate logos, callouts, and brand visuals consistently. - Audio & Color Correction: - Mix and master audio (dialogue clarity, noise reduction, levels). - Add background music and sound effects in line with licensing requirements. - Perform color correction and grading to achieve consistent look and feel. - Multi-Platform Versioning: - Export deliverables in multiple aspect ratios and formats for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and website embeds. - Optimize file sizes, codecs, and compression for quality and performance. - Collaboration & Feedback: - Work with creative directors, marketing teams, and stakeholders to align edits with campaign goals. - Manage review cycles using Frame.io or similar feedback platforms. - Performance Monitoring & Archiving: - Monitor video analytics to inform future edits. - Archive projects in cloud storage with metadata for reuse and compliance. What Makes You a Perfect Fit: - Creative eye paired with technical precision. - Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines. - Comfortable editing across styles: short-form social, corporate explainers, long-form training. - Collaborative and open to feedback cycles. Required Experience & Skills (Minimum): - 2+ years professional video editing experience. - Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. - Strong knowledge of audio syncing, noise reduction, and color correction. - Familiarity with exporting for social and web platforms. Ideal Experience & Skills: - Motion graphics and animation in Adobe After Effects. - Experience editing videos for paid campaigns or brand storytelling. - Understanding of marketing KPIs (CTR, engagement, view duration). - Industry exposure in SaaS, agencies, e-commerce, or media. What Does a Typical Day Look Like? A Video Editor’s day is focused on transforming raw footage into finished, impactful content. You will: - Organize and prep footage so editing workflows are clean and efficient. - Edit and assemble videos, refining pacing, storytelling, and transitions. - Add graphics, music, and sound, ensuring alignment with brand and licensing standards. - Perform color correction for consistency across deliverables. - Export multiple versions optimized for different platforms. - Collaborate with stakeholders, managing review rounds and incorporating feedback. - Archive and track projects so files are accessible and reusable in the future. In essence: you ensure every piece of video content is polished, professional, and tailored for maximum engagement. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs): - 100% of projects delivered on deadline. - Edits requiring minimal revision (≤ 2 review rounds). - Consistent brand alignment across all deliverables. - Video analytics show improved engagement (watch time, click-throughs, conversions). - Organized archives with all projects retrievable. Interview Process: - Initial Phone Screen - Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter - Portfolio Review + Practical Task (e.g., edit a 60-second video from sample footage) - Client Interview - Offer & Background Verification

Surfline is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join our Content team as a part-time intern for Summer 2026. As a Video Archive & Editing Intern, you’ll get hands-on experience working with decades of surf media - diving into a rich library of footage while learning the tools, workflows and behind-the-scenes operations that power a modern content team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Video Programming Manager to gain insight into how large-scale media libraries are organized, maintained and brought to life. You’ll help audit legacy server storage, catalog archival footage, and improve how our video assets are structured and accessed. This is a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in preserving Surfline’s media history while building real-world skills in video editing, media management and content operations. Under Surfline’s “Work from Anywhere” policy, this position may be performed on a remote basis from any location within California. What You'll Do: Content Operational Support - Maintain and organize historical and archival Surfline footage - Catalog video files including; file names, formats, locations, metadata, etc - Identify duplicate, missing, or inaccessible files and flag issues for the team - Learn established workflows and documentation standards Media Library Projects - Audit and document Surfline’s legacy video server assets - Assist in the creation of organizational structure for an inventory of media assets; including file locations, accessibility status and more - Support the content team on a real-world media operations project Communication & Collaboration - Deliver final documentation that can be used by the video team for future access - Utilize excel to create a structured inventory of the media library What You'll Learn: - Video editing fundamentals - Increase knowledge of archiving assets and workflows on digital asset management (DAM) - Best practices for organizing large-scale video libraries - Experience working with server-based storage systems and file structures - Use of tools such as Excel and/or asset management platforms - Operational workflows and documentation practices - Collaboration with a professional video production team What We're Looking For: - Current student enrolled in Film, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field - Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Comfortable working with large volumes of files and structured data - Basic familiarity with video file types and formats (ex: .mp4, .mov) - Ability to follow processes with consistency and accuracy - Strong written communication skills for documentation - Must be able to work within Pacific Time (PT) hours You May Also Have: - Interest in surf culture or media production - Familiarity with editing software and media asset management tools - Basic experience with spreadsheets or databases - Understanding of video codecs and production workflows About Surfline Wavetrak:  Millions of people around the world depend on Surfline Wavetrak’s products to enrich their experiences in and around the ocean. Since 1985, our company has connected people with the ocean. Starting with surfers and expanding to offshore cruisers, anglers and a myriad of other ocean enthusiasts, we’ve made it our mission to deliver peak maritime experiences. We provide those who work and play in the ocean with all the advanced tools, personalized insights and immersive content to make their lives better -- supplying them with the information they need to make smarter decisions, seek out new experiences and gain valuable knowledge.  We are dedicated to bringing people together across the globe, and we champion and encourage those who bring different perspectives, ideas, and creativity. At Surfline Wavetrak, we recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, and any other protected status.  Privacy Notice for Employees and Job Applicants