Mix-media Video Editor

About DarkroomDarkroom is the leading next-generation growth marketing firm engineering the brands of tomorrow. Founded in 2017, we set out to redefine what a modern agency could be, by replacing the inertia of legacy advertising behemoths with a model built for speed, intelligence, and measurable impact.At our core, Darkroom is a human services company powered by Matter , a universal AI commerce layer that integrates executive-level strategy with proprietary agentic technology. This fusion enables our teams to deliver outsized returns by enhancing creative output, operational efficiency, and revenue generation across every stage of the customer journey.Our track record speaks for itself: billions in attributable revenue driven across e-commerce marketplaces, media networks, DTC ecosystems, and social commerce platforms. Every engagement feeds into our proprietary data infrastructure, enabling a continuous feedback loop that accelerates growth, improves margins, and compounds results across our client portfolio.What began as a boutique design studio has evolved into one of the fastest-growing private companies in America (Inc. 5000) and among the most effective performance media agencies of the 2020s (Varos) . Our founders were recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 for advancing the intersection of technology, marketing, and advertising, cementing Darkroom’s role as a defining player in the future of media innovation.About The RoleWe are hiring a video editor who can own end-to-end content delivery across short-form video, mixed media and motion-driven social assets. This is a dedicated in-house role within our Marketing Team; you will focus exclusively on producing content for Darkroom’s own brand channels to showcase our agency's expertise. This role is built for someone who lives in modern social feeds, understands what earns attention today, and can turn a simple script, reference, or raw footage into a finished piece that performs.You will edit fast and bring daily creative momentum to Darkroom’s brand. While occasional longer edits still matter, the core of your work will be short-form social content, performance-minded cutdowns, and motion-enhanced storytelling.You will also help define how Darkroom shows up across platforms through consistent, high-quality video output.This is a fully remote role supporting a team in EST zone. Candidates based in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil are encouraged to apply.What You Will DoShort-form and social-first editingEdit and produce high-volume, high-quality short-form content for Darkroom across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and X.Build 'thumb-stopping' edits that land quickly, hold attention, and deliver one clear takeaway.Pull the strongest moments from raw footage, podcasts, webinars, events and internal shoots, then shape them into tight narratives.Create platform-specific versions of the same concept, including aspect ratio variations and multiple hooks for testing.Deliver A and B variants to support creative learning and performance optimization.Mixed media and motion designDesign and animate motion elements that elevate social edits, including kinetic typography, graphic transitions, and lightweight compositing.Build mixed media layouts that combine video, stills, screen recordings, overlays, and design assets into one cohesive piece.Develop reusable motion templates that speed up production without sacrificing quality.Maintain strong design taste so motion and visuals align with Darkroom branding.End-to-end ownershipTake a reference, script, brief, or rough direction and run with it independently.Manage projects from first cut to final export, including file organization and archiving for future reuse.Collaborate with marketing, strategy, and creative leadership, while staying comfortable making calls when direction is loose.Anticipate bottlenecks and propose clear solutions before they become problems.Hit deadlines consistently without letting quality slip.Social and performance awarenessStay close to what is working on social right now, including trends, pacing, formats, and editing language.Make creative decisions with performance and aesthetics in mind.Use basic performance signals to inform how you cut, structure and hook content over time.AI and workflow accelerationKeep up with emerging tools that can speed up production, like transcription, captioning, audio cleanup, and smart cutdowns.Adopt tools when useful, while keeping final output polished and human.You Are a Great Fit If YouYou have 3+ years of editing experience, with a real portfolio of short-form work.You can edit video and design motion in a way that feels native to social platforms.You have strong mixed media instincts, balancing video, typography, and graphics without clutter.You think like a producer. You do not wait for perfect inputs, you turn rough direction into finished work.You understand hook design, pacing, rhythm and retention mechanics across social formats.You are fast, organized, and steady under pressure, and you can run multiple projects at once.You actively consume social media and can explain why something worked, not just that it worked.You communicate clearly, take feedback well and collaborate with speed and low friction.You care about craft, but you care even more about impact.Bonus If YouYou have edited for creators, founders, agencies or brand-led thought leadership channels.You have worked on performance creative and can connect edits to outcomes.You have experience capturing and editing event content for social distribution.You have built repeatable motion systems or template libraries.You have explored AI tools for editing, motion, or production automation.What It's Like To Work At DarkroomLocation, location, (or no) location: Remote‑first culture with a strong community base. While many roles remain fully remote, employees hired to work from our New York or Lisbon HQs (opening early 2026) are expected to adopt a hybrid working model, including weekly in‑office appearances. Hub locations also include the Bay Area, Philly, São Paulo, and Barcelona.Endless opportunities for growth: Our agency is founded on an interdisciplinary approach, giving Darkroomers insights into services far beyond your job description. Grow your skills and interests beyond your niche and stay at the forefront of the industry through total immersion in cross‑functional collaboration.Parental Leave: flexible parental leave benefits to support new parents during this important transition, ensuring time to bond with their families while maintaining work‑life balance.Equal Opportunity StatementDarkroom is an equal opportunity workplace—we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr