Video Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Transform original footage into complete and refined narratives that align with Lifeway’s brand standards, creative briefs, and project objectives.

• Make editorial choices regarding pace, style, and tone, taking into account the target audience and distribution platform.

• Conduct audio mixing, color correction, and sound design.

• Source and incorporate music, sound effects, graphics, and footage from both internal and external sources.

• Collaborate with motion graphic designers and editors to integrate animations, captions, and branded templates.

• Communicate project timelines, creative challenges, and production requirements to producers, project managers, and creative leads.

• Ensure organized file management and maintain consistent naming conventions.

• Engage in review cycles, offer creative insights, and apply stakeholder feedback.

• Contribute through peer coaching, critique sessions, and suggestions for process improvements.

• Uphold Lifeway’s mission and values through Kingdom-focused work.

⛳️ Requirements

• An editing reel is required and must be included with your application.

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in video editing, post-production, or media production.

• Strong skills in narrative editing, including the ability to shape tone, pacing, and flow across various content types.

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced creative setting.

• Professional-level experience in audio mixing and color correction.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with producers, designers, and creative team members.

• Reliable creative judgment and decision-making capabilities in both editorial and collaborative processes.

• Willingness to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2–4 times each year for team meetings.

• Active participation in an evangelical Christian church is required.

• Experience serving in Next Gen ministries is strongly preferred.

• Preferred experience in editing curriculum, ministry, or mission-driven video content.

• Familiarity with motion graphics workflows and integrating animated elements is preferred.

• Previous experience in editing for live events or camp environments is preferred.

• Preferred proficiency in best practices for file organization within a shared production environment.

• Basic knowledge of After Effects or motion design is preferred.

• Experience in editing content for paid social media advertising is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Embrace a Work from Anywhere culture that provides autonomy and flexibility in working hours.

• Access to equipment and resources to create a productive and ergonomic workspace.

• Travel support for key team meetings for remote-based team members.

• Healthcare coverage.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Holiday pay.

• Care days.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Maternity and parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Time off for mission trips.

• All-team meetings held several times a year.

• Eligibility for full-time employee benefits.