Best Video Editing Jobs for 2026

Updated July 2026 · Top 10 · Ranked automatically from live listings

Video editing demand keeps climbing as every brand, creator, and publication becomes a video operation. This list ranks the best video editor and post-production roles live on CozyJobs — full-time, contract, and freelance — ordered by disclosed pay and recency, refreshed automatically.

  1. 1

    Film & Video Editor - AI Trainer

    Opportunity Overview the company is looking for skilled OpenShot, Shotcut and/or Lightworks users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll…

    remoteContract$125
  2. 2

    Content Video Editor - AI Trainer

    Opportunity Overview the company is looking for skilled OpenShot, Shotcut and/or Lightworks users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll…

    remoteContract$125
  3. 3

    Videographer

    the company makes great videos. It's a huge part of what we do. We're always looking for exceptional talent who can help us take our videos to the next level. This role is right for you if you…

    onsiteFull-TimeSan Francisco $150,000 – $200,000
  4. 4

    Video Editor (Contractor - Part Time)

    Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital programs provide clinical, emotional, and…

    remoteContract$50 - $90
  5. 5

    Video Editor, Paid Social (Contract)

    About the company We're building the world's first creative entertainment platform, where the entire world can feel the joy and fulfilment of making music. Music is for everyone: Our users include everyone…

    remoteContract$70 – $90
  6. 6

    Video Editor

    About Ethos Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust…

    remoteFull-Time$105,000 - $185,000/year
  7. 7

    Post Production Lead

    Title: Post Production Lead Schedule Format - Location: San Francisco, On Site Pay Information: $81.25/hr Position Summary: the company is seeking a highly skilled TV post production lead engineer with…

    onsiteFull-TimeSan Francisco, CA$81.25/hr
  8. 8

    Seasonal Digital Video Editor 1

    The NFL Media Group is seeking a versatile editor with experience producing who has advanced skills in After Effects, Photoshop and Premiere. The digital VOD editor is responsible for executing daily…

    onsiteFull-TimeInglewood, CA$80.23/hour
  9. 9

    Seasonal Digital Video Editor

    The NFL Media Group is seeking a versatile editor with experience producing who has advanced skills in After Effects, Photoshop and Premiere. The digital VOD editor is responsible for executing daily…

    hybridFull-TimeInglewood, California, United States$43.28 - $80.23/hour
  10. 10

    Video Editor, Social Media (Contract)

    Come join us at the company the company is growing our team of amazing people who are on a mission to give everyone access to anyone, empowering each other to create a better world. the company started in 2022 by…

    remoteContract$40-$80

Employer names are revealed on each listing for CozyJobs members.

How this list works

This ranking is recomputed automatically from CozyJobs' live listing data — no editorial picks, no pay-to-play. Roles with disclosed pay rank first (highest annualized pay at the top), followed by trending and most recently posted roles. Expired or filled listings drop off the moment our link-checking detects them.

Frequently asked questions

How much do video editing jobs pay?+

Staff video editors typically earn $50,000–$85,000, senior and post-production leads $90,000–$130,000. Freelance editing bills $30–$100+ per hour; YouTube and social-first editors often charge $300–$1,500 per finished video.

Can video editing be done remotely?+

Mostly yes — cloud review tools (Frame.io) and proxy workflows have made remote editing standard, and a large share of the roles on this list are remote. High-end broadcast and film post-production still skews on-site.

How is this list ranked and how often does it update?+

Rankings are recomputed automatically from live listing data — disclosed pay first, then trending status and freshness. The list refreshes throughout the day as new listings are ingested and expired ones drop off, so every entry links to a role that is actually open.

Where do CozyJobs listings come from?+

Listings are aggregated daily from employer career sites, major ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workday, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, and more), and direct submissions. Automated quality filters remove volunteer/unpaid roles and known aggregator spam, so what surfaces is paid, real work.

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