Cinematic Video Editor

<Fireflies.ai> builds AI meeting and work assistants used by millions of people. We have a growing archive of unedited footage — from a CNBC appearance and a cricket press conference at ETPL to an ISB talk, our company offsite in Thailand, and founder content shot on iPhone and FX3.A lot of this footage is still waiting to be turned into something.We're looking for a creative editor who can take this archive and turn it into reels, montages, and short films that feel cinematic, thoughtful, and story-led — not like typical corporate content.This is a role for someone who enjoys finding the story within raw footage and has a strong creative point of view.What you'll doEdit raw multi-camera and single-camera footage into 15–60 second vertical reels, along with occasional 60–180 second brand piecesDeliver content natively in 1080 × 1920 for vertical platformsColour grade footage to create a consistent, film-like look. We shoot in log and care about natural, well-balanced skin tonesBuild engaging visual sequences using cutaways, inserts, screen captures, picture-in-picture, kinetic type, and other creative devicesMaintain strong pacing and visual movement, knowing when to cut quickly and when to let a shot breatheCreate captions and type treatments that feel intentional and belong to the piece, rather than relying on default presetsDevelop sound design and music choices that add to the story, rather than simply sitting underneath the voiceWork closely with our CEO and creative team on direction, feedback, and quick iterationsWho we're looking forYou think like a filmmaker, not just an editor. You have a point of view about why a shot belongs in a story, how it should feel, and what it should make the viewer experience.A portfolio or reel that demonstrates narrative, documentary, brand, or story-led editingStrong colour-grading skills in DaVinci Resolve, or Premiere with a Resolve workflowThe ability to find and build B-roll sequences from unsorted footage and source materialA strong instinct for sound design and an understanding of how much it can shape an editMotion design or animation skills, with the judgement to use them when they genuinely add to the storyAbility to work quickly, communicate clearly over Slack, and overlap with US Pacific or European working hoursStrong plus: You can operate a camera and shoot as well as edit. Experience creating founder, creator, SaaS, or technology brand content is especially valuable.Our processShare your reel or portfolio, along with one line about the piece you're most proud of and why.Have a short conversation with our team about your experience and creative approach.Complete a paid test project. We'll share A-roll from one of our shoots, an unsorted B-roll folder from another, and some initial direction. You'll turn that into one cut, and we'll pay you regardless of the outcome.If there's a strong fit, we'll move towards an ongoing arrangement or full-time <role.How> to applySend us:Your reel or portfolioYour typical turnaround time for a 30-second vertical edit from raw footageOne example where you handled the colour grade yourself, along with what you were trying to achieve visuallyPlease include a reel or portfolio with your application.What matters to usYou're a strong communicator and contribute positively to the teamYou take ownership and have an internal compassYou value candid feedback and overcommunicationYou care about quality and design, while keeping things simpleYou measure your impact and look for ways to improve and automateYou're comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and getting a little better every weekYou're customer-focused and care about the end result, not just the outputYou value fast, incremental ways of workingTake a look at our culture document to learn more about how we work.Perks & benefitsCompetitive compensationWork remotely from anywhere in your respective countryFlexible working hoursPaid time off and flexible leave policyAbility to move laterally within the team and grow quicklyNo-boss cultureLGBTQ+ friendly workplaceCompany offsitesTech reimbursementsAbout Fireflies.aiAt <Fireflies.ai>, we're changing how teams use AI in their daily work. Our culture is built around security, innovation, customer experience, and growth. Backed by $19M from investors including Canaan and Khosla Ventures, along with angels from Slack, Facebook, Dropbox, Amazon, and Salesforce, Fireflies is a global team of 100+ people across 20+ countries and every time zone. We're building a global-first company and use our own product every day to help us work <better.Fireflies.ai> is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity because our team is stronger when people with different perspectives and experiences can do their best work. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.