Job Description
Video Editor
Department: Creation - Production and Content
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: Remote - Mexico
Reporting To: Zach Nicols
Gravity Global is the world’s most awarded marketing consultancy specialising in brands operating in complex markets. Led by strategy, innovation, technology, data and creativity, we create brand-and-demand marketing programmes that drive transformational growth for our clients.
With 14 wholly owned offices across the US, Europe, and APAC, you can develop a truly global career in a rapidly scaling organisation.
We are currently looking for a Video Editor to join us on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a project-based opportunity, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative creative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit video content across a variety of formats including long-form, short-form, social video, brand films, explainer videos, motion graphic sequences, and event/conference content.
- Manage the full post-production workflow from ingest and assembly through to colour grade, sound mix, and final export.
- Apply motion graphics and basic visual effects to enhance storytelling and align with creative direction.
- Ensure all deliverables are exported to the correct technical specifications for each platform (web, broadcast, social, OOH digital, etc.).
- Maintain organised project files, asset libraries, and version control throughout each project lifecycle.
- Work closely with Creative Directors, Producers, and Strategists to understand the brief, tone, and audience for each project.
- Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming and post-production planning sessions.
- Interpret creative direction accurately and apply it consistently across edits.
- Provide constructive input on pacing, storytelling, music selection, and visual style.
- Incorporate client and internal feedback efficiently across multiple revision rounds.
- Communicate clearly on timelines, technical constraints, and production status with Producers and Account teams.
- Maintain a solutions-oriented approach when navigating scope changes or tight deadlines.
- Ensure all video content meets Gravity Global's standards of quality, brand accuracy, and compliance.
- Stay up to date with platform specifications, delivery requirements, and evolving best practices across digital and social channels.
- Conduct thorough self-QA before submitting edits for review.
- Identify opportunities to improve post-production workflows, templates, and asset management processes.
- Stay informed on emerging tools, techniques, and formats in video production and motion design.
- Support the evaluation and adoption of new software, AI-assisted editing tools, and efficiency improvements within the production practice.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 3–5 years of professional video editing experience in an agency, production company, or in-house creative environment.
- Proven portfolio demonstrating a range of video formats — from social-first short-form content to longer brand or campaign films.
- Experience editing for multiple platforms including social media (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube), web, and broadcast or digital OOH.
- Exposure to motion graphics and animation integrated into editorial work.
- Experience working within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro.
Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects for motion graphics and compositing.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition).
- Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and visual rhythm.
- Excellent attention to detail and high personal quality standards.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Ability to take clear, constructive feedback and iterate quickly.
What we can offer:
Please note, this is an Independent Contractor position.
Important Disclosure:
Gravity Global is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, sexuality, disability and other protected status as required by applicable law.
If your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job criteria, but you meet some of the criteria and are excited about the role and Gravity, please don't be put off applying! We would encourage you to apply for the role as you may be just the right person for this role or other roles.
