Video Editor

Job description

ABOUT DARKROOM Darkroom is the leading next-generation growth marketing firm engineering the brands of tomorrow. Founded in 2017, we set out to redefine what a modern agency could be, by replacing the inertia of legacy advertising behemoths with a model built for speed, intelligence, and measurable impact. At our core, Darkroom is a human services company powered by Shadow, a universal AI commerce layer that integrates executive-level strategy with proprietary agentic technology. This fusion enables our teams to deliver outsized returns by enhancing creative output, operational efficiency, and revenue generation across every stage of the customer journey. Our track record speaks for itself: billions in attributable revenue driven across e-commerce marketplaces, media networks, DTC ecosystems, and social commerce platforms. Every engagement feeds into our proprietary data infrastructure, enabling a continuous feedback loop that accelerates growth, improves margins, and compounds results across our client portfolio. What began as a boutique design studio has evolved into one of the fastest-growing private companies in America (Inc. 5000) and among the most effective performance media agencies of the 2020s (Varos). Our founders were recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 for advancing the intersection of technology, marketing, and advertising, cementing Darkroom’s role as a defining player in the future of media innovation. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a self-driven Video Editor to join our team. As an Editor at Darkroom, your primary duty will be to develop and assist in the development of marketing collateral, including video content and organic content. Our Editors add immense value to our client's work through native content and strategies. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about using their editing skills to tell a compelling story and help our customers grow their businesses. This is a fully remote role supporting a team in the EST time zone and is open to candidates based in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain. WHO YOU ARE: - Experience creating platform native content (including video content and organic content), especially IG Reels, Meta ads, and TikTok viral video campaigns - Exceptional time management and organization skills with the ability to manage deliverables across an array of brands - Strong Motion Graphics/ Graphic Design/ Typography skills required - Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro + FCPX - Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Media Encoder, After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop) - Familiarity with broadcast finishing workflows (mix, color, VFX, conform, online) - Familiarity working in a networked server environment - Strong technical knowledge of codecs and transcoding practices - Strong time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Strong communication skills - Proficient with animation/ graphic design preferred WHAT YOU'LL DO: - You will be editing UGC-style videos in a variety of content formats - Develop and execute thumb-stopping social media video edits, layer audio seamlessly and overlay text that drives key brand messaging - Brainstorm inventive edits and hooks that drive engagement, leverage new formats - Stay current on all social media platforms, ad offerings, content publishers, tools, trends, and best practices - Be a creative collaborator: Have the ability to be the voice of the brand and the influencer to create content that is authentic and powerful for all channels - Be comfortable using video editing software, editing audio, and taking editing direction, while working in a fast pace environment - Provide accessible content that includes closed captioning, voiceover, and overlay text in a variety of aspect ratios - Setting up projects for edit staff - Ingesting and logging footage - Working in tandem with edit staff to meet deadlines - Editing lower-level projects - Maintaining media storage (hard drives, servers, GDrive) - Mastering deliverables and archiving projects - Assisting senior staff with edit and administrative needs - Versioning various aspect ratios of completed edits - Maintaining all software and assets (Mac OSX, server operating system, frame.io http://frame.io, Vimeo, shared assets) - Coordinating and troubleshooting edit equipment - Reporting to the Post-Production Supervisor and Producers, the AE will upon request create high-quality video edits that will span various media platforms - Performance creative editing (collaborating with the performance marketing team in reviewing ad analytics/performance) WORKING AT DARKROOM Darkroom is not a typical agency. We are looking for A players who want to build something great. We move fast, think deeply, and expect every team member to bring insight and rigor to everything they touch. We hold a high bar for performance, creativity, and ownership — but we also support each other relentlessly. No egos, no red tape - just world-class talent building something remarkable. We believe in autonomy with accountability, truth over comfort, and outcomes over optics. - Unlimited PTO + Local holidays (Relevant to your hub): Rebooting is part of the work. Take the time you need to stay sharp. - Remote-First Culture: Many roles are fully remote. Employees based in or near our New York or Lisbon HQs are expected to work hybrid with weekly in-office time. Hub locations include the Brazil and Spain. - Parental Leave: Flexible parental leave to support new parents during this important transition. - Growth: Our interdisciplinary model gives every Darkroomer exposure far beyond their core role. Grow your skills, expand your influence, and stay at the forefront of the industry. Equal Opportunity Statement: Darkroom is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.