Direct Agents · 1 month ago
Video Editor - Contract to Perm
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $50/hrDirect Agents is seeking a contract to perm Video Editor to join their NYC-based studio team. The role involves crafting engaging videos for various digital platforms and collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life while staying ahead of digital trends.
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Responsibilities
Craft high-performing, visually engaging videos for social, CTV, and digital platforms
Edit across styles—UGC, branded mini-docs, performance ads, sports content, and more
Use motion graphics, compositing, and editorial techniques to elevate each project
Collaborate closely with creative directors, producers, and designers to bring ideas to life
Stay ahead of digital trends and apply best practices for modern storytelling
Manage post workflows efficiently from ingest to delivery
Qualification
Required
Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with a strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and flow
Experience designing and animating motion graphics and title treatments
Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator for prepping and manipulating layered assets
Ability to edit for multiple formats and aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9, 4:5) for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, CTV, and web
Knowledge of sound design and audio mixing to polish final cuts
Comfortable working with voiceover, music licensing, and audio timing
Experience editing for performance marketing—direct response, hooks, and CTA-driven creative
Proficient in color correction, LUTs, and basic grading
Skilled at applying brand guidelines, integrating logos, text overlays, and end cards seamlessly
Highly organized with the ability to manage project files, versioning, and multi-platform exports
A collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Familiarity with modern plugins, AI tools, and workflow accelerators like Frame.io, Red Giant, Topaz, and Runway
Preferred
experience with sports content, including highlights, sizzle reels, or doc-style athlete features
experience editing music-related content, such as music videos or studio sessions
Company
Direct Agents
Direct Agents is a full service digital marketing agency that provides brand advertisers with customized online advertising solutions.
Founded in 2003
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dinesh Boaz
Managing Director and Co-Founder
Josh Boaz
Managing Director and Co-Founder
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