We’re looking for a contract to perm Video Editor to join our NYC-based studio team. You’ll bring modern, scroll-stopping editing chops to everything from short-form social ads to long-form storytelling. If you're fluent in fast-paced digital media, understand what makes creative perform, and have a sharp eye for design, timing, and motion—read on.
This role pays $40-$50/ hour, depending on experience, and is on-site in our NYC office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Craft high-performing, visually engaging videos for social, CTV, and digital platforms
- Edit across styles—UGC, branded mini-docs, performance ads, sports content, and more
- Use motion graphics, compositing, and editorial techniques to elevate each project
- Collaborate closely with creative directors, producers, and designers to bring ideas to life
- Stay ahead of digital trends and apply best practices for modern storytelling
- Manage post workflows efficiently from ingest to delivery
WHAT YOU BRING
- Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with a strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and flow
- Experience designing and animating motion graphics and title treatments
- Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator for prepping and manipulating layered assets
- Ability to edit for multiple formats and aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9, 4:5) for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, CTV, and web
- Knowledge of sound design and audio mixing to polish final cuts
- Comfortable working with voiceover, music licensing, and audio timing
- Experience editing for performance marketing—direct response, hooks, and CTA-driven creative
- Proficient in color correction, LUTs, and basic grading
- Skilled at applying brand guidelines, integrating logos, text overlays, and end cards seamlessly
- Bonus: experience with sports content, including highlights, sizzle reels, or doc-style athlete features
- Bonus: experience editing music-related content, such as music videos or studio sessions
- Highly organized with the ability to manage project files, versioning, and multi-platform exports
- A collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Familiarity with modern plugins, AI tools, and workflow accelerators like Frame.io, Red Giant, Topaz, and Runway
Top Skills
What We Do
Direct Agents is an independent, minority-owned digital marketing agency that specializes in performance-driven customer acquisition solutions. Founded by first-generation immigrants, Direct Agents celebrates its 19th year in business this year.
Our agency goes beyond the standard marketing toolbox through innovation in Paid Media, Enterprise SEO, Strategy, Amazon, Creative, Inclusive Marketing Strategy, Analytics, & Paid Social. Direct Agents is built to help clients achieve success through a diverse and passionate group of experts based in NYC, LA, and beyond.
We’re breaking the industry mold and leading with a diverse mindset. Here at Direct Agents, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s in our DNA.
• 5x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)
• 42% Diversity
• 57% Female / Male ratio
• ‘WoDA’ is Direct Agents’ women powered employee resource group which works to pave the path to leadership for all women through monthly workshops
• ‘State of the World’ helps provide an open forum to discuss the social movements of our time and how we can have an impact on them
• Team and company-wide bonding events (ask us about our puppy breaks!)
• Opportunities to get involved with the community through mentorship and pro bono marketing services
• A work family that is as committed to its work as it is to having fun
Our culture offers more than just happy hours; we're fueled by excellence, collaboration, and growth opportunities. At Direct Agents, you are empowered to create your own career journey through cross-channel learning opportunities and mentorship. If you’re looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, visit our Careers page and apply to become a “Shaper of Change!”
To learn more about our services visit www.directagents.com or email [email protected].
