Contract Video Editor - Motion Graphics & Post-Production

Location: On-site - 5701 Austin, TX 78723

Employment Type: Contract, project-based

Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week

Compensation: $30-35 per hour, based on experience and proficiency

Initial Evaluation Period: 2-3 months, with potential for ongoing contract work or future full-time employment

The primary focus of this position is video editing, motion graphics, and animation. We are particularly interested in someone who can bring static content to life through dynamic visuals, animated elements, screen recordings, callouts, and other creative techniques.

You will work closely with an internal production team to edit and deliver a variety of video projects for education, government, and marketing audiences.

Editors are expected to take ownership of assigned projects, manage the post-production process, incorporate feedback, and deliver polished final assets.

This is initially an on-site position in Austin, Texas, requiring approximately 30 hours per week. Some flexibility for remote work may be considered after the initial onboarding and evaluation period.

Key Responsibilities

Video Editing & Production

• Edit and assemble raw video and audio footage into polished, engaging final content.
• Manage projects from initial rough cuts through revisions and final delivery.
• Create educational videos, presentations, social media reels, conference recaps, recruitment videos, and instructional series.
• Repurpose longer-form content into shorter assets optimized for YouTube, Instagram, and other digital platforms.

Motion Graphics & Animation

• Create engaging motion graphics, animated titles, lower thirds, callouts, transitions, and visual effects.
• Use After Effects and DaVinci Resolve Fusion to develop dynamic visual elements and enhance storytelling.
• Incorporate screen captures, animated interfaces, rotoscoping, green screen keying, and other visual techniques.
• Bring static graphics, presentations, and educational content to life through animation.
• Apply existing brand guidelines and templates while contributing creative ideas to improve visual quality.

Post-Production & Technical Execution

• Perform color correction, basic color grading, audio mixing, noise reduction, and sound design.
• Manage video formats, codecs, frame rates, resolutions, and export settings.
• Organize project files, media, graphics, and final deliverables for efficient collaboration and future access.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all deliverables.

Project Ownership & Collaboration

• Take ownership of assigned projects from editing through final delivery.
• Work collaboratively with producers, project managers, internal stakeholders, and other editors.
• Manage feedback and revisions through multiple rounds of review.
• Communicate project progress, timelines, and potential challenges proactively.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and production workflows.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in video editing and post-production.
• Strong, hands-on proficiency in DaVinci Resolve. This is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Proficiency with After Effects and DaVinci Resolve Fusion, with the ability to create motion graphics and animations.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, animation, visual effects, and video editing capabilities.
• Experience with green screen keying, screen recordings, animated callouts, and visual enhancements.
• Strong understanding of video production formats, codecs, frame rates, resolutions, and export requirements.
• Ability to manage projects independently from initial edit through final delivery.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable receiving creative feedback, making revisions, and working within established processes.
• Ability to work on-site in Austin approximately 30 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing educational, instructional, government, or corporate video content.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience using AI-assisted video editing, animation, or production tools.
• Experience working with brand guidelines, graphic templates, and established production workflows.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration platforms such as Monday.com, Frame.io, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience working in a collaborative, in-house video production environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong motion graphics artist: Animation and visual design are particularly important to this role. We need someone who can immediately contribute to motion graphics projects.
• Technically proficient: Comfortable working in DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, and After Effects.
• Adaptable and resourceful: Willing to learn new processes, explore different approaches, and adapt to established workflows.
• Self-motivated: Able to take ownership of assignments, troubleshoot challenges, and move projects forward independently.
• Collaborative: Comfortable working with different teams, incorporating feedback, and balancing multiple project needs.
• Organized and dependable: Able to manage deadlines, communicate proactively, and maintain consistency across deliverables.

We value editors who are iterative learners, open to new ideas, and willing to continuously develop their technical and creative skills.

Initial Projects May Include

• Short-form social media reels and promotional videos.
• Green screen editing and keying.
• Educational explainer videos related to STAAR testing changes.
• Teacher incentive and awareness videos.
• Educational and instructional video content.
• Animated presentations, screen captures, and motion graphics.

Project assignments will be tailored to the editor's strengths and the team's production needs.

Contract Details & Potential Opportunity

• Approximately 30 hours per week, with some flexibility based on project needs.
• Initial 2-3 month on-site onboarding and evaluation period.
• Structured onboarding with training videos, standard operating procedures, and established project templates.
• Potential for increased remote flexibility after successful onboarding and demonstrated familiarity with team workflows.
• Opportunity for an ongoing contract relationship, with potential consideration for full-time employment after approximately 6-8 months, depending on performance, team needs, and mutual fit.