Video Editor

Job Overview

We're looking for a Video Editor who will help shape how videos get made at PlanetScale.

You'll work with our team to edit and animate YouTube videos, social shorts, conference highlights, case studies, and launch films, with free rein to use any tool that makes them better, including ones that didn't exist six months ago.

Job Description

AI is reshaping the video editing space in similar ways to how it is transforming software broadly. We're looking for someone who embraces this new world of creating, combining this with your own personal craft to make excellent video content.

We give you the room, the tools, and the time to both create and experiment. What we're looking for A portfolio that shows strong editing across formats. YouTube, short form edits, podcasts, etc.

A sharp sense of pacing, structure, and story: you know what to keep, what to cut, and how to time things to maintain an engaged audience.

Equal comfort with editing, animation, and design: you can shape a story, incorporate interesting visuals, and set clean, expressive type that reads well on any screen.

Fluency in professional editing tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro.

Ability to create custom scripts and leverage AI to automate parts of your pipeline, such as transcription, thumbnail ideation, and generating rough edits of large amounts of footage.

Key Responsibilities

• Bonus points Background in Software Development, or working with Engineering companies Experience editing tech / developer content A channel or account you've grown yourself Experience with code-driven video tools like Remotion A knack for creating engaging thumbnails and titles Sound design and audio mixing skills Experience shooting or directing your own footage Livestream or live event production experience Why PlanetScale PlanetScale is a profitable company with a philosophy centered around building small teams of p99 individuals and is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
• At PlanetScale we believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive no matter the location.
• Our mission is to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company.
• We strive to build an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are a candidate or an employee.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience using AI tools to create animations, assist with editing, and the curiosity to push the limits of how these can be used in a video creation workflow.
• How you'll work A combination of strong individual editing skills combined with an excitement for how AI can improve the speed and quality at which we create.
• Bonus points Background in Software Development, or working with Engineering companies Experience editing tech / developer content A channel or account you've grown yourself Experience with code-driven video tools like Remotion A knack for creating engaging thumbnails and titles Sound design and audio mixing skills Experience shooting or directing your own footage Livestream or live event production experience Why PlanetScale PlanetScale is a profitable company with a philosophy centered around building small teams of p99 individuals and is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America.

Benefits and Perks

• Bonus points Background in Software Development, or working with Engineering companies Experience editing tech / developer content A channel or account you've grown yourself Experience with code-driven video tools like Remotion A knack for creating engaging thumbnails and titles Sound design and audio mixing skills Experience shooting or directing your own footage Livestream or live event production experience Why PlanetScale PlanetScale is a profitable company with a philosophy centered around building small teams of p99 individuals and is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
• Total Compensation and Pay Transparency An employee’s total compensation consists of base salary + variable comp where appropriate + benefits + equity.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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