Job Description
Title : Video Editor (Documentary-Style Storytelling) | Part-Time
Schedule: 10-30 hours per week based on volume of projects
Location : Remote
Job Type : Contract (9 Months)
Compensation : $75.19-$112.78/hr
Industry: Retail
Note: Portfolio link showcasing documentary and editorial storytelling work, interview-driven pieces strongly preferred.
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About the Role Our firm is recruiting on behalf of a large, nationally recognized organization within the retail and consumer services industry. This contract Video Editor role focuses on documentary-style storytelling that highlights real people and authentic experiences. The work is editorial in nature—not advertising—and prioritizes truth, emotion, and thoughtful pacing over high-gloss production.
Videos produced in this role will be published on corporate digital platforms and internal, team member–focused social channels. This is a part-time contract position with flexible hours based on project volume, averaging 10–30 hours per week.
Job Description The Video Editor will be responsible for shaping documentary-style footage into compelling, human-centered narratives. This role collaborates closely with creative leadership, producers, designers, and occasionally animators to deliver engaging video stories under tight deadlines.
Key responsibilities include: - Editing documentary-style footage into clear, compelling narratives
- Shaping story structure, pacing, and tone from interviews and B-roll
- Taking creative direction from an Associate Creative Director or Video Lead
- Collaborating with producers to manage timelines and project deliverables
- Working with designers to integrate titles, lower thirds, and graphic elements
- Partnering with animators on projects with motion-heavy or graphic-driven content
- Cutting, trimming, and organizing footage while maintaining authenticity and focus
- Syncing and mixing audio, including sound design to support storytelling
- Applying transitions, titles, and graphics where appropriate
- Managing multiple edits and revisions in a fast-paced production environment
Qualifications Required - Senior-level experience as a Video Editor
- Professional experience editing documentary or editorial-style content
- Strong storytelling instincts with a people-first, authentic editing approach
- Ability to shape narrative from interview-driven footage
- Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software
- Experience with motion graphics and video editing workflows
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently, manage feedback efficiently, and meet tight deadlines
- Portfolio or demo reel showcasing documentary or editorial storytelling work (interview-driven pieces strongly preferred)
Preferred - Experience with 2D animation
- Experience partnering with animators on graphic-heavy video projects
- Color correction and color grading experience (video colorist skills)
Benefits Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:
How to Apply Take the first step on your new career path!
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Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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Job Tags
Contract work, Part time, 10 hours per week, Flexible hours