Video Editor

Job Purpose This role is ideal for a highly creative and organized storyteller who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You’ll work on a mix of editorial and branded content, producing videos that live across our website, YouTube channel, and social platforms. The team values “thinking smarter, not harder”, emphasizing efficiency, foresight, and doing things right from the start. Core Accountabilities 70% Video Editing – Crafting narrative-driven stories with a strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and emotion. Includes color correction and delivering quick-turn edits for social media. 20% Producing / Project Management – Coordinating shoots, managing deliverables, and liaising with internal and external teams. 10% Shooting – Capturing interviews, b-roll, and product footage both on location and in studio. This position also includes frequent travel opportunities, working on projects that bring to life the stories behind watches, brands, and the people who make them. Edit a wide range of editorial and branded videos from start to finish, maintaining Hodinkee’s high visual and storytelling standards. There is an immediate need to complete compelling long-form content that has already been shot. Collaborate closely with the editorial, creative, and partnerships teams to develop compelling narratives. Apply color correction, deliver polished edits, and produce quick-turn versions for social media. Manage production logistics, schedules, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain organized project files, efficient workflows, and clean version management throughout post-production. Knowledge of After Effects and photo editing in Photoshop is highly desirable Essential Experience and Attributes 2–4 years of professional experience in video editing, ideally across editorial, branded, or documentary content. Strong portfolio or reel demonstrating exceptional storytelling instincts, refined pacing, and attention to detail—knowing how to get it right from the first version. Proficiency in color correction and producing quick-turn social media edits. Editorial judgment—an intuitive sense for what makes a story resonate. Ability to work independently while staying aligned with Hodinkee’s creative vision and production standards. Solid producing and project management skills: scheduling, communication, and versioning. Comfortable handling camera, lighting, and sound for occasional shoots. A genuine passion for watches, craftsmanship, or the luxury lifestyle space is a major plus. Willingness and excitement to travel for shoots and collaborations. Extras Be part of Hodinkee’s renowned editorial team, helping produce the videos that define modern watch culture. Collaborate with passionate storytellers, editors, and producers who care deeply about craft, detail, and doing things right from the first version. If you possess the right skillset, you will have opportunities to travel, shoot, and tell stories alongside some of the most respected brands and voices in the watch and luxury industry. Competitive salary, benefits, and room for creative and professional growth. At HODINKEE, diversity, inclusion & belonging are valued at our core, sparking, and enabling us to do good for our associates, customers, and communities. We nurture an environment that attracts and develops talent from all backgrounds and experiences and empower our associates to do great work by creating a culture that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration, and encourages innovative ideas – and is routinely recognized as one of the best companies to work. Successful employees at HODINKEE embrace new challenges, generate new insights, drive high-impact results, motivate others, create followership, and maintain a high bar for success, while fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability. HODINKEE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer About Us Hodinkee is the most influential destination for all things watches—covering the world of horology through a world-class website, award-winning podcasts, a bi-annual print magazine, industry-defining brand partnerships, and immersive live events. Video is a key driver of our storytelling and helps set the benchmark for quality, craft, and creativity in the watch media space. Over the past decade, Hodinkee has redefined what great watch journalism can be—blending deep expertise, timeless design, and cinematic storytelling that inspires both collectors and first-time enthusiasts alike. Location: New York, NY Salary: $80,000–$95,000 based on experience