Lead Video Editor

Title : Lead Video Editor

Job Type : Contract

Contract Length : 6+ months

Target Start Date : ASAP

Work Location / Structure : Foster City, CA (Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 remote)

About the Opportunity :

Our client, a leader in Autonomous Vehicle Technology, is looking for a skilled Lead Video Editor to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves owning the end-to-end editorial process for brand campaigns, internal communications, product demos, and social content, from pre-production collaboration to final delivery. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables :

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include :

• Lead editing and post-production for brand and marketing content, ensuring creative and technical excellence.
• Engage early in pre-production : collaborate with producers, directors, and creative leads on scripts, outlines, and shot lists to anticipate editorial flow.
• Serve as on-set DIT when needed : manage media ingest, data integrity, color LUTs, log profiles, backups, and workflow handoffs.
• Oversee the post pipeline : rough cuts, fine cuts, graphics integration, sound design, and finishing, delegating effectively.
• Mentor junior editors and freelancers, and contribute to documentation and workflow playbooks to help scale editorial operations.

Required Skills & Experience :

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have :