Senior Video Editor

Senior Video EditorAt Razorfish, we're leaders in what's next. Since the dawn of the internet, we've helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record. Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024–2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what's coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment, delivering real business impact wouldn't be possible without our people. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence. If you're motivated to work alongside top performers, push the boundaries of what's possible, and help define where technology, business, and marketing are headed next—this is the place to do it.As a Senior Video Editor at Razorfish, you will be joining our social discipline within our fast-growing Consumer & Content Experience practice. You'll be embedded on-site with our client, a large entertainment brand, working alongside a team of over 30 people who manage organic social marketing for the brand and all its shows. In this role, you'll be a senior creative voice on the team, setting up the editorial bar for a high-volume production pipeline, mentoring junior editors, and shaping how the brand shows up across TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube Shorts. This position turns high octane moments from live events, sports, pop culture, and original IP into scroll stopping content, while also elevating the craft and output of the editors around you.You'll Be a Great Fit If You:Think in TikToks and thumb stopping editsStay ahead of culture and know how to cut for itThrive in a role that's equal parts hands-on craft and creative leadershipLove mentoring editors while still being deep in the timeline yourselfResponsibilitiesEditing and Creative LeadershipEdit and produce short form video content optimized for TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube Shorts, and X, setting the creative and technical standard for the teamReview raw footage and briefs to build shot decision lists that serve story, pacing, and brand toneLead ideation and packaging of content with creative directors, social strategists, and community managersOwn final cuts on flagship or high visibility deliverables, ensuring logical sequencing, timing, and continuity throughoutStay ahead of trends, memes, audio, and platform shifts, translating them into editorial guidance for the wider teamApply color grading and sound editing expertise, guiding others on technical craftChampion new editing technologies and workflow improvements to increase team efficiencyTeam Leadership and MentorshipSupervise and mentor junior and mid-level video editors and motion designers, providing structured, constructive feedbackReview and QC team output to ensure error free, on brand delivery across all accountsSupport hiring, onboarding, and skill development within the editing teamAct as a point of escalation for complex technical or creative editing challengesProject and Stakeholder ManagementReport to the Agency Producer while also partnering directly with client and agency leads on priority content and campaign strategyManage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines across a high-volume production calendarOrganize and maintain assets within existing archive infrastructure, setting best practices for the teamRepresent the editorial team in cross functional and client facing creative discussionsQualifications5+ years of professional video editing experience, including social first or entertainment/advertising content, with prior experience mentoring or leading editors preferredAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and strong working knowledge of After Effects and motion design, plus advanced CapCut skillsA strong portfolio demonstrating vertical video, storytelling, pacing, and platform native content at a senior craft levelDeep familiarity with color grading, sound editing, and basic compositing/VFX/motion designSharp instincts for pacing, framing, music, and cultural relevance, with the judgment to guide others' creative decisionsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining consistently high quality across a team's outputRazorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.