Senior Video Editor

• Position: Full-time Senior Video Editor

• Location: Must live in the US permanently

• Salary: $120k - $190k

• Equity: 0.05% - 0.25%

• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision

• PTO: Flexible

• Live and work in the U.S. and communicate clearly in English.

• Can do this job without the support of AI.

  • To be clear, we are not looking for a prompt expert, we are looking for a designer.

• Have a proven track record in cinematic storytelling, UGC editing, and branded video production.

• Have a portfolio of work that you can share and describe in detail.

• Obsess over transitions, color, pacing, and sound design; you know how to make every scene and sound feel intentional.

• Can toggle seamlessly between highly cinematic edits and fast-turn, social-native UGC content.

• Have a strong sense of narrative flow, color, and tone that makes viewers feel something.

• Have experience editing for wellness, performance, or lifestyle brands (bonus if you live that lifestyle).

• Move fast, give clear feedback, and can ship high-quality work without getting stuck in perfectionist wormholes.

• Collaborate well with creative teams, understanding when to push boundaries and when to simplify.

• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced startup where procedures are not clearly defined.

• Do the work yourself and don’t outsource to someone on Upwork, etc.

• Edit cinematic brand films, campaign content, and storytelling pieces that define Rythm’s visual identity.

• Cut UGC and social content fast, creating high converting, quality edits that feel native, not overproduced.

• Build transitions, cuts, and sound cues that elevate emotion and engagement in every video.

• Partner with design, marketing, and leadership to align visuals with Rythm’s brand tone and storytelling goals.

• Create and maintain video templates and edit workflows for speed and consistency.

• Deliver projects across multiple formats and platforms with precision and consistency.

1. 30-minute intro call with Kelsie (Co-Founder & Lead Designer); chat about Rythm, the role, and your goals.

2. 2-hour take-home project, i.e. edit a short Rythm brand concept or UGC cut.

3. 30-minute call to meet Robby (Co-Founder & CEO).

4. Reference checks.

Note: AI resumes will not be accepted.