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Freelance Video Editor

Complex· Content
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New York, NY$2k - $2.1kFreelancePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Temporary freelance on-site video editor at Complex, focusing on editing digital-first content for YouTube, social formats, and sponsored pieces with strong Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop skills.

Responsibilities

  • Edit full videos end-to-end for a variety of formats including YouTube and various social platforms
  • Craft high-quality edits for longform news interviews, short-form vertical video series with premium motion graphics, and brand specific sizzle reels
  • Apply advanced editing techniques: audio leveling, color correction, transitions, and GFX integration using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
  • Collaborate with producers to shape narratives that align with Complex’s editorial tone and cultural voice
  • Manage a diverse array of footage across different formats, frame rates, resolutions, and codecs
  • Maintain organized project structures, strictly adhering to established naming conventions, media workflows, and archiving protocols
  • Optimize exports for platform-specific technical specs, while maintaining the creative and editorial integrity of each piece

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years experience editing digital-first content, with a reel that demonstrates work on longform interviews, vertical video series, and sizzle reels
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, and strong skills in After Effects
  • A sharp eye for storytelling, pacing, rhythm, and visual polish, along with technical precision
  • Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects with efficiency and creativity
  • Familiarity with third-party plugins (like Maxon) and openness to experimenting with AI tools for image generation is a plus
  • Deep understanding of social platforms and their respective optimization best practices
  • Genuine interest in contemporary pop culture, along with an appreciation for the diverse subject matter Complex covers—music, fashion, sports, sneakers, internet culture, and entertainment
  • Clear, proactive communication and an ability to thrive in collaborative creative environments
  • Availability to work on-site at our NYC office 5 days a week

Skills

Required:Adobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsAdobe PhotoshopColor correctionAudio leveling

Benefits

  • On-site work in NYC
  • Opportunity to extend the temporary freelance role
  • Paid weekly at $2,000 - $2,085 per week
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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