Video Editor

What it officially is

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

O*NET, US Department of Labor · classified as “Film and Video Editors”

What the work involves

  • Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers. 57% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product. 57% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product. 57% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary. 57% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Program computerized graphic effects. 57% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities. 57% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story. 56% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect. 56% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible. 56% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Verify key numbers and time codes on materials. 56% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments. 56% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment. 55% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements. 55% of people in this occupation report doing this
  • Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films. 57% of people in this occupation report doing this

What employers actually ask for

Counted from listings on this board. Each line shows how many of that tier's listings for this role carried it — the denominator is the point.

Startups

  • after effects 2 of 5
  • davinci resolve 2 of 5
  • adobe premiere pro 2 of 5
  • ensure brand consistency across all content formats 2 of 5
  • organize footage and maintain a structured editing workflow 2 of 5
  • strong portfolio showcasing short-form and long-form content 2 of 5
  • edit ad creatives, product videos, testimonials and brand campaigns 2 of 5
  • stay on top of trends, memes, editing styles, and viral content formats 2 of 5

Only one tier has enough listings for this role to count from. A share measured over fewer than three listings is not a measurement, so it is not shown.

What they call it

Startups

  • Video Editor Cityfurnish
  • Video Editor Intern Cityfurnish
  • Motion Designer & Video Editor Corgi Insurance
  • Creative Director & Videographer Emerge Career
  • Social Content Intern Fort

Tools the occupation uses

Computer aided design CAD software Autodesk Maya
Enterprise application integration software Extensible markup language XML
Filesystem software Apple Xsan
Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud software
Music or sound editing software Avid Digidesign Pro Tools
Office suite software Microsoft Office software

How well this role is advertised

38listings reviewed
62/100median HR-standards score
74/100median title accuracy

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Official definitions and responsibilities come from public occupational records — O*NET (US Department of Labor) and ESCO (European Commission). The employer half is counted from listings on this board and shown with its denominator. Nothing on this page is written by a language model: the measured half is arithmetic over real postings, and the official half is quoted.