Senior Video Editor

What you'll be doing at Arca

• Turn raw footage into polished, story-driven long-form videos
• Find the central narrative, strongest moments, and emotional direction within the footage
• Make independent editorial decisions about structure, sequencing, pacing, and tone
• Use B-roll intentionally to clarify ideas, reinforce meaning, and maintain audience engagement
• Select music that supports the story rather than distracting from it
• Edit interviews and testimonials into clear, persuasive narratives
• Create brand and website videos that communicate what a company does, who it serves, and why it matters
• Improve viewer retention without compromising the professionalism or substance of the content
• Perform professional color correction, audio cleanup, sound design, and finishing
• Incorporate titles, lower thirds, motion graphics, and other visual elements when they strengthen the story
• Manage feedback and revisions efficiently while maintaining a consistently high standard
• Keep footage, project files, assets, and exports meticulously organized
• Communicate proactively with the client and meet agreed production deadlines

• At least four years of professional video-editing experience
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
• A portfolio containing exceptional long-form work
• Demonstrated experience with YouTube videos, interviews, testimonials, brand films, commercial content, or documentary-style storytelling
• The ability to turn unstructured footage into a clear and compelling narrative
• Strong judgment around pacing, music, B-roll, color, sound, and emotional tone
• A clear understanding of the goal behind each video and the response it should create in the audience
• Confidence making creative and structural decisions without needing every cut prescribed
• High professional standards and exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to receive detailed feedback from a highly experienced editor and apply it constructively
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Reliable communication, organization, and deadline management
• A computer capable of handling professional footage and large Premiere Pro projects
• Fast, reliable internet and sufficient local storage for large media files
• Full availability during U.S. business hours

• Experience with After Effects, motion graphics, Adobe Photoshop, or DaVinci Resolve is valuable but secondary to storytelling ability and Premiere Pro expertise.

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