Shield AI

Staff Video Editor (R5256)

Shield AI$100K — $150K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional video editing or post-production experience with a strong storytelling reel.
  • Expertise in crafting narratives from diverse footage types such as interviews and b-roll.
  • Advanced skills in software like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
  • Solid grasp of post-production processes including sound design, color correction, and media organization.
  • Strong organizational and communication abilities in fast-paced settings.
  • Proficient in managing multiple deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Commitment to brand standards and data handling requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Edit both short-form and long-form video content to balance speed with quality storytelling.
  • Craft compelling narratives from raw footage that align with the brand's voice and goals.
  • Collaborate with various teams to refine story elements like pacing and structure across different formats.
  • Manage entire post-production workflows, including ingesting, editing, and final asset delivery.
  • Optimize videos for different platforms and ensure consistent quality across multiple outputs.
  • Maintain organized project files to facilitate efficient collaboration.
  • Quickly incorporate feedback and adapt edits to fit evolving project needs.

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities based on performance.
  • Equity options available as part of the compensation package.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Marketing Team at Shield AI is hiring a Video Editor focused on crafting compelling stories across a wide range of formats, from high-volume short-form content to polished long-form narratives. You are a creative, detail-oriented editor with strong technical expertise and a refined storytelling sensibility who can transform complex ideas into engaging visual content through pacing, structure, sound design, and visual polish.

You partner closely with business development, marketing leadership, program managers, and production teams to shape narratives in post, aligning edits with story, tone, and platform-specific requirements across aspect ratios and distribution channels. You are comfortable working across a diverse slate of projects, balancing quick-turn social and digital content with more in-depth, cinematic storytelling pieces.

You execute end-to-end post-production workflows, including media organization, editing, color correction, sound mixing, and finishing. You maintain clean, organized project files to support collaboration and scalability, and you deliver high-quality assets optimized for a variety of platforms. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of craft and consistency. Flexibility for shifting priorities and tight turnaround timelines is essential.

What you'll do:

  • Edit a high volume of short-form video content alongside longer-form narrative pieces, balancing speed with storytelling quality.
  • Craft compelling edits from raw footage, including interviews, b-roll, and cinematic material, that align with brand voice and narrative goals.
  • Collaborate with producers, videographers, and stakeholders to shape story, pacing, and structure across formats and platforms.
  • Manage end-to-end post-production workflows including media ingest, organization, editing, color correction, sound design, and final delivery.
  • Optimize content for multiple platforms and aspect ratios, ensuring consistency and quality across outputs.
  • Maintain clean, organized project files and workflows to support efficient collaboration and scalability.
  • Incorporate feedback quickly and iterate on edits to meet evolving creative direction and tight deadlines.
  • Support archival and media management best practices, including secure handling of sensitive or export-controlled material when applicable.


Required qualifications:

  • 5 to 7 plus years of professional experience in video editing or post-production, with a strong reel demonstrating storytelling, pacing, and technical craft across short- and long-form content.
  • Proven ability to shape compelling narratives from raw footage, including interviews, b-roll, and cinematic material.
  • Advanced proficiency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of post-production workflows including media organization, color correction, sound design, and delivery specifications.
  • Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  • Commitment to brand consistency and adherence to data handling protocols when applicable.


Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience editing for a variety of platforms including social, digital, and long-form content, with an understanding of platform-specific best practices.
  • Familiarity with motion graphics, basic animation, or visual effects to enhance storytelling.
  • Understanding of production workflows to collaborate effectively with videographers and ensure efficient handoff from capture through post.


$100,000 - $150,000 a year

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
Learn more about Shield AI
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200 employees
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Founded
2015

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