Senior Video Editor

We're looking for an individual who loves to tell a great story and who can push the envelope of how it's told. As a Senior Video Editor, you will join the POOLHOUSE Post-Production department in working with footage, dialogue, music, sound effects, and motion graphics to bring stories to life for companies, causes, and candidates.The job is equal parts storytelling instinct and technical craft. That's why we need you to care as much about the visuals as the narrative. At the core, your responsibility is to create content that's memorable, visually stunning, and built to be shared. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who obsesses over pacing, notices the difference a single frame can make, and cares just as much about how something feels as how it looks.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Ingest, organize, and edit footage into high-quality, cohesive, story-driven videosDesign and integrate motion graphics, titles, and animationExecute sound design, audio mixing, color correction, and project finalizationManage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environmentCommunicate regularly with cross-functional departments to assess the scope and challenges of various projects to maintain on-time deliveryPrepare final deliverables to platform, client, or broadcast specificationsSeek ways to refine and improve internal post-production processes to increase efficiency and quality of contentFacilitate daily department meetings to keep the post-production team aligned, support collaboration, and ensure tasks and responsibilities are clearly understood and sharedPartner with the Creative Project Coordinator, providing clear visibility into department capacity and project progress to inform resourcing, task assignment, and timeline managementRequirementsExpert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media EncoderAdvanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, including independent design and animation of titles, lower thirds, and motion graphicsProficiency in color correction and basic grading, balancing footage, matching shots, and establishing a cohesive visual lookStrong audio finishing skills, including mixing dialogue, music, and sound effectsWorking knowledge of cameras, codecs, frame rates, file formats, and delivery specifications across platformsDemonstrated ability to diagnose technical and editorial issues and propose effective solutionsStrong attention to detail, with consistently high standards for visual and editorial qualityAbility to interpret creative direction, craft compelling narratives, and execute polished final editsProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organization across timelines, assets, and versionsAbility to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with distributed teamsMinimum of 8 years of professional experience in post-production environmentsPosition is based out of our office in Richmond, VA; applicants must be willing and able to fulfill the role in personThis is an individual contributor role with no direct reports or team management responsibilitiesApplication Requirements:A demo reel of your strongest work completed independently. We're looking for pieces that show how you think, how you cut, and how you bring a story to life (personal or professional). Applications without a demo reel will not be consideredA portfolio or website of your work. Take us beyond the reel and share your credits from each projectBenefitsCompetitive salary based on industry standardsA collaborative and creative work environment100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance100% employer covered medical for dependents12 days of PTO a yearGenerous paid holiday schedule, including Thanksgiving week and Christmas BreakParental Leave401k with employer matchMonthly cell phone stipendCompany funding for relevant continued education and skill development