Senior Editor
$100,000–$110,000 year
On-site · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Editor role within a post-production team for a design and experiential agency. Owns edits from concept through finish, shaping narrative structure, pacing, tone, performance, and emotional arc. Provides creative direction early in the process (concept hooks, story approaches, visual references) and collaborates with producers and PMs to keep projects moving. Executes finishing components including motion graphics (After Effects), color (DaVinci Resolve or equivalent), music selection, sound design, and SFX polish. Partners with production teams and external vendors, ensuring input quality. Preps and QC deliverables for large-format LED screens and live event playback with non-standard resolutions and venue-specific specs. Presents work to clients and translates feedback into creative solutions while preserving artistic integrity. Requires a reel/portfolio demonstrating premium storytelling, strong editorial instincts across the post pipeline, and ability to confidently own creative decisions in front of clients. Strong ownership, collaboration, composure under pressure, and solutions-oriented mindset are essential.
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