5-7 years of professional video shooting and editing experience, preferably in-house at a brand or agency
Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; knowledge of After Effects and DaVinci Resolve is a plus
Hands-on experience with cinema and mirrorless camera systems, lighting, and audio
Strong understanding of platform specifications and formats
Experience with multi-camera shooting for long-form content
Highly organized with effective file management skills
Ability to travel up to 10% and lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the creative team to align on visual direction for video campaigns
Communicate gear, lighting, and audio requirements before shoots
Source and recommend additional crew members as needed
Capture high-quality video footage in various settings
Edit raw footage into polished video assets for multiple platforms
Perform color grading, sound design, and audio mixing during post-production
Manage video equipment maintenance and inventory checks
Organize and maintain post-production digital asset libraries
Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
9 Paid Company Holidays
Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
Full Job Description
About The Role We are seeking a versatile Video Director & Editor to join our Brand Creative team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end creation of engaging video content, from initial setup to final cut. You will collaborate closely with Brand Creative leads and Production to bring compelling stories to life across various video forward platforms. Additionally, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality video footage both in-studio and on location and collaborating with freelance video/sound teams as needed. You should also possess the technical mastery to expertly edit, refine, and execute polished final video assets. Your creative vision and technical expertise will play a key role in elevating our overall brand identity in the video space.What You Get To Do Every Day
Collaborate closely with the creative team to align on visual direction and bring overall campaign visions to life in video.
Communicate gear requirements, lighting setups, and audio needs effectively prior to all scheduled shoots.
Recommend and source additional crew members, ranging from second camera operators to sound engineers, as needed per project.
Capture high-quality video footage in studio and on location across various brand projects and formats.
Edit raw footage into polished, dynamic video assets tailored for multi-platform distribution.
Perform in house color grading, sound design, audio mixing, on post-production drafts.
Manage video equipment maintenance, inventory checks, and setup prep for production days.
Organize and maintain post-production digital asset libraries, project files, and raw media archives.
Deliver video cuts for approval and communicate timelines and deadlines effectively to the project management team.
What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
5 to 7 years of professional experience shooting and editing video, ideally in-house at a brand, agency, or media company, with a strong reel to show for it
Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with working knowledge of After Effects and DaVinci Resolve for color
Hands-on experience with cinema and mirrorless camera systems, lighting, and on-set audio, in studio and on location
Strong understanding of platform specs and formats
Multi-camera shooting and editing for long-form formats like podcasts, interviews, or talk-style content
Highly organized, with solid file management and archiving habits and the ability to juggle multiple projects on deadline
Ability to travel up to 10% for location shoots and events, lift equipment up to 50 lbs, and work occasional early, late, or weekend shoot days
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in luxury, fashion, or beauty, with an eye for how product, texture, and styling read on camera
Experience with live or livestream production
Motion graphics and basic animation skills
Familiarity with review and asset tools such as Frame.io and a DAM system
Basic photography skills for hybrid shoot days
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
9 Paid Company Holidays
Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
Find out more about our Benefits
The expected salary range for this role is $120,000.00-$140,000.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.
About The RealReal
The RealReal is a luxury online consignment store that specializes in authenticated, pre-owned designer fashion and accessories. The company was founded in 2011 by Julie Wainwright and has since grown to become a leading player in the online luxury consignment market. The RealReal employs a team of experts who carefully inspect and authenticate every item sold on the platform, ensuring that customers receive only the highest quality products. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce waste and promote circular fashion. The RealReal is headquartered in San Francisco, California and has additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.
