What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Editor position at Uncharted Film Co.?
About Uncharted Film Co.
At Uncharted Film Co., we believe every brand has a story worth telling. Based in Jackson, Michigan, we’re a growing video production agency creating cinematic, story-driven films that help brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways. Over the past 7 years, we’ve grown from a single filmmaker into a small but mighty creative team serving businesses, nonprofits, and organizations across the country. Our work spans brand films, case studies, culture content, podcasts, and social media storytelling — always with an emphasis on quality, creativity, and impact. We value collaboration, excellence, and continuous growth. Joining Uncharted means being part of a tight-knit, ambitious team that thrives on feedback, learning, and shared success.
Website: www.unchartedfilmco.com
The Role: Video Editor
We’re looking for a Video Editor to join our team and take ownership of editing across a variety of projects — from brand films to social clips. This is a contract-to-hire role (30–90 days), transitioning into full-time employment.
Location: Our ideal candidate is in-person in Jackson, MI, but we are setup for and open to remote or hybrid editors if it's a great fit.
What You’ll Do:
- Edit branded films, interviews, podcasts, and social media content.
- Incorporate client and internal feedback efficiently, minimizing revision cycles.
- Shape raw footage into polished, compelling stories that reflect our cinematic style.
- Manage projects in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, LucidLink, and ClickUp.
- Grow into a collaborative team member who actively contributes ideas and feedback.
What Success Looks Like:
- Projects are delivered on time with high quality and minimal errors.
- Revision cycles average ≤2 rounds.
- You free leadership from day-to-day editing so they can focus on growth and creative direction.
- You actively learn, improve your craft, and contribute creatively in team discussions.
What We’re Looking For Must-Haves:
- Proven experience editing long-form interview/talking-head content.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Solid grasp of pacing, audio balance, and storytelling.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with DaVinci Resolve (color grading).
- Familiarity with LucidLink, Dropbox Replay, and ClickUp.
- Short-form content creation for social media.
- Interest in motion graphics and design.
This Role is For You If…
- You’re detail-driven and passionate about storytelling.
- You thrive in collaboration and enjoy sharing creative ideas.
- You seek feedback and use it to grow.
- You want to be part of a small, ambitious team where your work makes an impact.
Compensation & Perks
- Pay: $20–$25/hr (depending on experience). Contract-to-hire.
- PTO: 10 days in the first year, increasing up to 15 days after a year, plus holidays.
- Flexible Hours: Work-life balance built into our culture.
- Professional Development: Time and resources for courses and skill-building.
- Creative Freedom: Opportunities to work on passion projects, like documentaries and short films, with a growing, passionate, and tight knit team.
- Modern Tools: Access to Adobe Suite, DaVinci, LucidLink, ClickUp, Dropbox Replay, and more.
Our Hiring Process
We believe in a fair and transparent process. Here’s what to expect:
- Application: Fill out our application form using the link below, complete with your resume and sample work (demo reel and portfolio preferred).
- Screening: We’ll review resumes, work, and applications against our role criteria.
- Interviews: Selected candidates will be asked to join our team on a call, or in person, to better get to know each other and ask questions.
- Paid Trial Project: Selected candidates will complete a real editing project (paid) to showcase their skills in storytelling, detail, and revision handling.
- Contract-to-Hire Period (30–90 days): If chosen, you’ll join us as a contract editor while we mutually evaluate fit, collaboration, and impact on real client projects.
- Full-Time Hire: If it's a good fit, we'll transition into a full-time Video Editor role.
How to Apply
Ready to bring stories to life with us? Upload your resume and fill out our intake form here (Only those who complete the form will be considered): https://forms.clickup.com/9010081720/f/8cgnvxr-6611/ABIWNZPXHAZJNJVZ3L
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Salary : $20 - $25