Video Editor (Short-form Comedy) jobs in United States
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Abstraction Media · 1 month ago

Video Editor (Short-form Comedy)

positionWest Hollywood, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level

Abstraction Media is a fast-growing production company based in West Hollywood, specializing in live comedy, podcasts, and digital content. They are seeking a creative video editor to transform raw comedy footage into engaging short-form content for various social media platforms.

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Responsibilities

Watch, log, and identify strong comedic moments for potential short-form clips
Edit platform-optimized videos for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
Use on-screen text, pacing, and music cues to enhance comedic impact
Create engaging titles, captions, and thumbnail images
Collaborate with marketing and social teams to tailor clips for specific campaigns
Edit comedic and visually exciting moments into montage-driven promotional videos
Perform basic color correction, audio balancing, and sound cleanup
Maintain consistent file organization and workflow standards across projects
Contribute to refining and improving post-production processes over time

Qualification

DaVinci ResolveComedy editingSocial media editingCodecsResolutionsInternet culture knowledgeAfter Effects familiarityPhotoshop familiarityColor grading knowledgeAudio mixing knowledgeCollaboration toolsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Advanced knowledge of DaVinci Resolve (or strong experience with similar NLEs and a willingness to learn Resolve)
Skilled in comedy or entertainment editing – timing, pacing, and flow are critical
Experience editing for social media and YouTube
Strong understanding of codecs, resolutions, and export settings for digital platforms
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Up-to-date with internet culture, humor trends, and editing styles
Comfortable working in Basecamp, Airtable, Google Drive, and similar collaboration tools

Preferred

Familiarity with After Effects and Photoshop a plus
Basic knowledge of color grading and audio mixing a plus

Company

Abstraction Media

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ABSTRACTION MEDIA is a multi-faceted production house that specializes in creating original and forward-thinking content for film, television, and the web.
dateFounded in 2010
location
West Hollywood, CA, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.abstractionmedia.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Max Amini
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