ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for the right combination of distinctive editorial judgment, strong visual storytelling instincts, excellent technical editing skills, and high emotional intelligence. The Video Editor will have a deep appreciation for long-form, conversation-driven storytelling and understand how video can extend and support audio—not overwhelm it.
You are someone who knows that great editing is often invisible. You have strong opinions about pacing, restraint, and clarity, and you understand why certain moments deserve visual emphasis while others are better left alone. You are as comfortable working from raw conversations as you are shaping finished work, and you enjoy collaborating closely with producers, editors, and sound designers.
ABOUT US
Magnificent Noise is a premier podcast production company based in New York City. We create distinctive podcasts and audio content that expand the boundaries of what others think is possible. We are a boutique production house and consulting company, built intentionally on an intimate scale. In all of our work we form creative alliances, collaborating as trusted partners to make very singular projects. We produce projects that people talk about. Our projects help listeners see the world in a different way. Our work sparks conversations we all need to be having.
Our team has built a consistent track record in audio and podcasting matched by few. We make shows that redefine their categories, routinely top the charts, appear on “best of” lists, win awards, and collectively reach hundreds of millions of listeners.
While audio is our core medium, video has become an increasingly important extension of our work—supporting podcast launches, audience growth, and partner goals. We approach video with the same discipline, intentionality, and editorial standards that define our audio work.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Video Editor is a critical role on a small, senior team at Magnificent Noise. This is a part-time position (15–20 hours per week) with flexible work hours and a hybrid structure—primarily remote, with occasional on-site work as projects require.
The Video Editor will be the primary editor shaping video expressions of our audio-led projects, ensuring that all visual work meets our editorial ambitions and aesthetic standards.
The role requires not only strong technical editing skills, but a creative and inclusive approach to storytelling. The ideal candidate understands how to translate long-form audio conversations into compelling visual narratives and has a proven track record of producing high-quality work under deadline in a collaborative environment.
This is not a high-volume social media production role. It is a craft role for someone who values judgment, pacing, and intention.
Top candidates for this role will demonstrate curiosity, a strong work ethic, exceptional journalistic and storytelling instincts, and exercise creativity in their production technique. The role requires a creative and inclusive approach to conversations and storytelling and an ability to shape the vision and execution of ambitious podcast projects. The Editor will be part of a dynamic team, which requires flexibility, patience, and the ability to complete tasks independently. They reliably create original and enterprising work in every episode they produce.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with producers and editors during editorial planning to advise on video capture, framing, and coverage needs.
- Edit full-length video podcasts, interviews, and conversations, ensuring pacing, tone, and clarity align with editorial goals.
- Shape short-form video excerpts and promotional cutdowns that grow naturally out of long-form audio work.
- Establish and maintain consistent visual standards across projects and partners.
- Ensure audio-video sync, basic color correction, and overall technical polish meet Magnificent Noise standards.
- Think beyond execution to help determine what should become video—and how.
- Participate in creative discussions about how video supports audience growth, distribution, and storytelling.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
- Other duties as assigned
LOCATION
Our preference for this position is for someone from the greater New York area working in our Manhattan office 1 or 2 days a week, but will consider a fully-remote employee with exceptional skill.
Pay rate is $65-85 per hour, average of 20 hours per week.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 3–5+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably in podcasting, documentary, or interview-based work.
- Strong editorial instincts and an ability to shape long conversations into coherent visual stories.
- Deep comfort working from audio-first material.
- Demonstrated expertise with professional editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent).
- Experience creating short-form video for distribution across platforms, without relying on gimmicks or trends.
- Ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Thrives in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
NICE TO HAVES:
- Familiarity with podcast production workflows and audio post-production.
- Basic motion graphics or titling skills.
- Understanding of video distribution strategies across platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
Magnificent Noise offers excellent benefits, including a 401k contribution, health care, and other benefits.
