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NBCUniversal · 1 day ago

Sr. Video Editor

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

8+ years exp

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a highly skilled Senior Video Editor to join their Peacock Creative Marketing team. This role involves editing high-priority multi-title promos and trailers, collaborating closely with Creative Directors and producers to craft compelling narratives that define Peacock’s brand voice across various platforms.

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Responsibilities

Edit high-profile trailers, promos, sizzles, and multi-title creative that define Peacock’s brand voice across streaming, broadcast, digital, and social platforms

Lead editorial vision on creative campaigns, interpreting creative briefs and elevating story, tone, and pacing to deliver premium entertainment marketing

Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, writers, designers, and producers to develop inventive editorial approaches that align with strategic and brand goals

Own the finishing process end-to-end, including color correction, graphics integration, and deliverables—ensuring flawless final outputs

Translate footage into compelling narratives, strategically using music, VO, dialogue, and graphics to enhance emotional impact

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and resources while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and craft

Direct and mentor other editors, giving clear technical and creative guidance to elevate the team’s work and ensure consistency across deliverables

Troubleshoot technical issues proactively, ensuring smooth post-production workflows and minimizing delays

Implement motion graphics workflows, including managing MOGRTs, collaborating with designers, and integrating graphics seamlessly into edits

Optimize edits for platform-specific requirements, adapting creative for broadcast, digital, and social—including aspect ratios, runtimes, specs, and compression needs

Ensure all deliverables meet Peacock’s technical standards, checking frame rates, codecs, color space, audio levels, and export settings with expert precision

Participate in brainstorming and creative development sessions, contributing editorial ideas that push storytelling forward. Mentor team editors, providing senior level guidance, problem-solving and leadership

QC all versions and cutdowns to maintain continuity, technical integrity, and brand consistency across every output

Stay current with editorial trends, tools, and techniques, bringing fresh ideas and innovations to elevate the quality and efficiency of the team’s work

Qualification

Adobe PremierePost-production workflowsDigital video formatsMotion graphics workflowsCross-platform video best practicesColor gradingAvidAfter EffectsPhotoshopIllustratorProject managementCreative intuitionCollaborative spiritDetail-obsessed

Required

Minimum 8 years of experience as a lead creative editor, overseeing finishing and post-production delivery at a creative agency, post house, or within a streaming, DTC, or theatrical in-house team

Expert in Adobe Premiere and post-production workflows, including finishing and delivery; working knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Avid is a plus

Deep understanding of digital video formats and technical specs (frame rates, codecs, resolutions); skilled in troubleshooting, color grading, and final delivery

Provide oversight to other editors, giving direction to ensure deadlines are met for optimum workflow efficiencies with the highest quality creative standards

Familiar with motion graphics workflows, formats, and MOGRTs

Knowledge of cross-platform video best practices, including optimization and delivery specs for broadcast, digital, and social

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines

An online portfolio showcasing diverse work across genres is required (unscripted, drama, comedy, film, sports, etc.)

Preferred

Innovation: A forward-thinking editor with a passion for crafting standout, story-driven creative

Creative intuition: Possesses a natural instinct for pacing, tone, and emotional impact that elevates every edit beyond the expected

Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, with a calm, solutions-first mindset

Collaborative spirit: Values the creative process and thrives in a team environment where ideas are built together

Curiosity-driven: Always exploring new techniques, formats, and storytelling methods to push creative boundaries

Audience Insight: Understands how to connect with viewers emotionally and intuitively crafts trailers, promos and creative to resonate across any platform

Positive energy: Brings enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to every project, inspiring others through action and example. Willing to mentor junior team members

Detail-obsessed: Meticulous about the craft—from frame to frame—while never losing sight of the big picture and creative strategy

Cross-Functional Partnership: Skilled at navigating feedback and partnering with cross-functional teams—including brand creative, editorial, production, and design—to bring ideas to life

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.

Founded in 1912

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees