Video Editor

We are seeking a talented freelance Video Editor to support high-end commercial and brand content projects. This is a project-based opportunity with an immediate start and the potential for consistent work through the end of the year. Start: Within 1-2 weeks Duration: Through year-end Schedule: Approximately 20-40 hours per week, varying by project workload Location: Chicago preferred Rate: $70-80/hr. The Opportunity You will join a busy post-production team to support upcoming high-profile content projects. Initial work includes a 3-4 week production sprint beginning in mid-September, followed by another major project in October. Hours may increase as project needs grow, with the goal of keeping the selected editor engaged through year-end. What You'll Do Edit high-end commercial, branded, and regulated-industry content from rough assembly through client-ready final delivery. Create multi-format cutdowns, including :60, :30, :15, and social versions. Collaborate closely with producers and the broader post-production team. Support projects that may require familiarity with review and approval workflows in regulated industries. Manage project-based workloads and shifting priorities while maintaining exceptional creative and technical standards. What You Bring A strong reel demonstrating high-end commercial or brand editing work. Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro experience; Premiere is required. Experience taking edits from initial assembly through polished final delivery. Ability to produce multiple cutdowns and platform-specific versions efficiently. Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication in a fast-moving project environment. Experience in pharma, healthcare, or another regulated industry is a plus, but not required. Familiarity with medical, legal, or regulatory review processes is a bonus. Sound mixing and color-correction experience is a plus. Work will be performed on a project basis, with hours flexing according to production needs. Use of your own computer is preferred, if available. Selected candidates will be asked to sign a standard NDA and disclose any active engagements with directly competing brands in regulated industries. Interview Process: Expected to include one or two brief introductory calls #J-18808-Ljbffr