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About the Role Pigeons & Planes is looking for a Los Angeles-based freelance video editor to help bring our music-focused video content to life across YouTube and our social platforms. The editing work will include shortform social clips, longform interviews, documentary-style storytelling, and live performances. We're looking for an editor who is technically strong, has a love for music, and understands how to tell compelling stories in both longform and shortform formats on YouTube and socials. This is a per-project freelance opportunity, with the potential to grow into a full-time role in our Los Angeles studio. What You'll Work On Shortform interview clips for socials Shortform video series with graphics packages Longform hosted interview series for YouTube Live performance series for YouTube Documentary-style one-off content for YouTube and socials Occasional one-off projects Responsibilities Edit raw footage into polished, engaging videos for YouTube and social platforms Collaborate with the Pigeons & Planes team on creative direction, storytelling, pacing, and overall execution Work within the structure of pre-existing P&P video formats, as well as help set the tone and look/feel of new-to-world series, in collaboration with P&P producers Create shortform social edits from longer pieces of content, identifying moments with the strongest hooks and potential to resonate with audiences Incorporate music, graphics, text, archival material, and other visual elements where appropriate Handle basic color correction, audio cleanup, and finishing as part of the editing process Organize project files and media to maintain an efficient post-production workflow Incorporate feedback and revisions while maintaining creative and editorial consistency Deliver final assets according to platform-specific specifications and deadlines Qualifications Experience editing music-related video content across YouTube and socials, including interviews, documentary-style content, or similar editorial video Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable editing software Understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and the different editing styles that are successful on each platform Ability to take a project from raw footage through a polished final edit Ability to edit with tone, personality, and occasionally humor Strong communication, organization, and file-management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities, respond efficiently to feedback, and meet deadlines Bonus skills If interested in growing into a larger role in the studio, additional experience operating cameras, setting up lights, etc is preferred but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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