Junior Video Editor

Job Description

SandenWolff is a boutique production company creating video and audio content for the arts, working with world-class museums and cultural institutions in New York and around the country.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, technically strong, creatively minded Junior Video Editor to join our post-production team. This is an opportunity to learn our workflows and aesthetic while taking increasing responsibility for projects—from organizing raw footage and building timelines to editing finished, publish-ready content.

The role is 100% remote , but candidates must be based within reasonable commuting distance of Chicago for occasional in-person meetings with our Chicago-based leadership and team. A reliably fast internet connection is required.

Initially, you'll focus on mastering our technical post-production workflows, including:

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• Organizing, transcoding, and managing video and audio media
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• Syncing multi-camera and multi-audio interviews in Premiere Pro
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• Creating and working with AI-generated transcripts
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• Building and organizing Premiere Pro projects and timelines
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• Pulling selects and conforming interviews to provided scripts
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• Proofreading and incorporating transcripts, scripts, and subtitles
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• Creating title treatments and credits
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• Reviewing renders and exports for technical and editorial quality
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• Managing company and client assets in Google Drive and Dropbox
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As you demonstrate proficiency, the role can quickly expand into more creative editorial work, including:

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• Building edit assemblies from scripts and creative direction
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• Editing rough cuts and incorporating producer/director feedback
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• Working with clients through revisions
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• Color correction in Premiere Pro/Lumetri
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• Researching, selecting, and editing library music
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Required:

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• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro CC
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• Excellent attention to detail
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• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
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• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
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• Willingness to learn new technical workflows and software
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• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote environment
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• Reliable high-speed internet
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Preferred:

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• Professional video editing experience
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• Experience with multi-camera/multi-track interview editing
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• Familiarity with Descript, Syncaila, Google Docs, Dropbox, and/or Rev
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• Interest in art, museums, film, or cultural institutions
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This is a full-time, non-exempt salaried position (40 hours/week) . Typical hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CST, with paid overtime expected occasionally.

Starting salary: $48,650/year + benefits

Benefits include:

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• Health insurance (75% company contribution for employee-only coverage)
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• Dental and vision insurance
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• 10 days PTO
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• 401(k) with company contribution
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Trial period: Employment begins with a four-week, full-time paid trial period at $250/day . Successful completion of the trial period leads to salaried employment with benefits.

Please submit your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com and submit a cover letter that answers these questions:

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1. What’s a piece of content you’ve edited that you’re particularly proud of, and why?
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2. What’s an art exhibition you’ve attended in the last few years that made an impression on you?
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3. What are your biggest strengths in post-production, and what are you most excited to learn?
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4. What do you think is the most important element of good post-production, and why?
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