Freelance Video Editor (Premiere Pro) | Brand & Narrative Projects (Contract)

Overview Want a crack at bold, cinematic storytelling that drives impact? We’re a Colorado-based content strategy team looking for a freelance editor who’s not just cutting clips but crafting visually compelling narratives. Strong Premiere Pro chops are a must (After Effects is a killer bonus), and you need to handle fast-paced edits and high-touch corporate content. Above all, we’re after a creative mind that sees beyond the timeline…a storyteller, not just an operator. This is a collaborative role under the Just Dream umbrella. You won’t be expected to invent projects from scratch or guess at messaging. We handle client-facing communication, creative direction, interview strategy, and narrative structure. You’ll receive clear briefs, selects, and notes, then bring the edit to life with strong pacing, polish, and storytelling instincts. We’re after a reliable, collaborative editor who’s proactive, deadline-driven, and consistent with communication. Compensation: Project-based. Each assignment is quoted as a flat project fee based on scope, complexity, deliverables, and timeline. We’ll confirm details before work begins; the $30–$50/hr figure is an hourly-equivalent guideline for posting purposes and varies by project.Estimated Hours: Varies by project. Expect anywhere from 5–20 hours per assignment, depending on scope. Flexible scheduling, but adherence to deadlines is critical. Want to stand out? Review our work at www.justdream.us to get a feel for our style and approach to visual narrative. Responsibilities • Edit and assemble footage into polished, impactful videos that align with client goals. • Collaborate directly with our team to understand objectives, tone, timelines, and deliverables. • Work from provided briefs, selects, scripts/structure, and revision notes—then elevate the story through pacing, rhythm, and clean execution. • Execute smooth, intentional edits with a mix of hard cuts, transitions, and pacing that supports the story. • Incorporate motion graphics, text overlays, and light visual effects to enhance clarity and engagement. • Maintain organized project files and meet deadlines consistently. • Stay current with editing trends, especially those relevant to social media and corporate branding. Experience • Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro (non-negotiable). • Strong grasp of pacing, rhythm, and storytelling. • Experience editing corporate content, promo reels, or brand films (preferred). • Bonus if you’ve cut high-energy, music-led content and can adapt that pacing into clean, client-friendly brand storytelling when needed. • A clean, organized portfolio that shows both creativity and attention to detail (required). Required • Premiere Pro expertise • Portfolio or reels (must be attached) • Ability to accept feedback and iterate • Understanding of pacing, music-driven edits, and clean transitions • Basic audio cleanup and mix (clean dialogue, level balancing, music ducking) • Basic color correction (balance and consistency across shots) Preferred • After Effects (motion graphics basics) • Experience with corporate narrative editing • Color grading (look development beyond basic correction) • Sound design polish (SFX, ambience, transitions) To apply Submit a short intro and relevant portfolio link. • Can you provide recent examples of similar work? • What’s your typical turnaround time for a 2–3 minute polished edit (with one revision round) when we provide a clear brief, selects/preferred clips, and the intended narrative structure? • Are you comfortable using pre-built transitions/templates when needed? Attention to detail: Start your message with the word JUNIPER. Benefits • Flexible schedule Job Type: Contract Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule Application Question(s): • Type the first word of your message. • How many years of paid client editing experience do you have in Adobe Premiere Pro? • Can you respond within 1 business day and hit agreed deadlines consistently? • Are you comfortable with color grading (look development) beyond basic correction? • Are you comfortable adding sound design polish when appropriate (SFX, ambience, whooshes/transitions) without overdoing it? • Are you comfortable working from structured handoffs (brief + selects + notes) and delivering organized project files (naming conventions, versioning)? Please describe your workflow for file organization and versioning (e.g., v1/v2, review exports, project folder structure). • Do you currently reside in Colorado? • Are you able to work Mountain Time hours? (overlap required) • Paste at least TWO links Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job