Video Editor

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

📋 Description

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

• Make editorial choices regarding pacing, style, and tone that cater to the target audience and distribution channels.

• Execute audio mixing, color correction, and sound design tasks.

• Source and integrate music, sound effects, graphics, and additional footage from both internal and external collaborators.

• Work closely with motion graphic designers and fellow editors on animations, captions, and branded templates.

• Effectively communicate project timelines, creative challenges, and production requirements to producers, project managers, and creative leaders.

• Ensure organized file management and maintain consistent naming conventions for source footage and project files.

• Engage in review cycles, offer creative insights, and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.

• Foster team development through peer coaching, critique sessions, and process enhancements.

• Embody Lifeway’s mission and values while supporting Kingdom initiatives.

• Travel approximately 2–4 times annually, typically overnight, for team gatherings.

⛳️ Requirements

• An editing reel is required and must be submitted with the application.

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

• Strong skills in narrative editing, shaping tone, pacing, and flow across diverse content types.

• Proficient in professional audio mixing and color correction.

• Capable of managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing deliverables in a fast-paced creative atmosphere.

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

• Demonstrates reliable creative judgment and decision-making within editorial and collaborative processes.

• Ability to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2–4 times a year for team gatherings.

• Actively participates in an evangelical Christian church.

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

• Familiarity with motion graphics workflows and the integration of animated elements is preferred.

• Experience in editing for live events or camp settings is preferred.

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

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

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

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Emphasis on a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that promotes autonomy and flexible working hours.

• Provision of equipment and resources to create a productive and ergonomic workspace.

• Travel accommodations for key team gatherings for remote-based employees.

• Healthcare benefits.

• Vacation and sick leave.

• Holiday pay.

• Care days.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Maternity and parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Time off for mission trips.

• Team meetings held several times a year.

• Eligibility for full-time employee benefits.