Abstraction Media · 1 month ago
Video Editor (Short-form Comedy)
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.
Entertainment
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
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