eBay

Video Editor

eBay$71K — $123K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional video editing experience in content, media, sports, entertainment, or digital marketing.
  • Proven experience creating high-retention video content for social media platforms.
  • Strong demo reel or portfolio showcasing pacing, narrative structure, and modern social video aesthetics.
  • Advanced proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Familiarity with generative AI tools to enhance video editing workflows.
  • Deep understanding of viewer retention mechanics and platform-specific formatting constraints.
  • Ability to manage multiple video edit projects independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

  • Edit engaging long-form and short-form video content for various digital platforms.
  • Structure narratives, select music, and apply audio and color grading for professional production quality.
  • Collaborate with producers and designers to integrate graphic assets into video projects.
  • Reformat and optimize video assets for performance across different platform specifications.
  • Uphold brand voice and quality standards in all video edits.
  • Manage raw footage, organize files, and streamline post-production workflows.
  • Stay updated on social media video trends and adapt editing styles accordingly.
  • Oversee multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining creative standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape video content viewed by millions of fans across social platforms.
  • Collaborative and creative work environment.
  • Join a team that fosters innovation and community building.
  • Access to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits including 401(k) options and paid time off.
Full Job Description
Video Editor

Location: Remote (U.S.)

About the Role

Goldin is seeking a highly creative and versatile Video Editor to join our growing content team. In this role, you will work closely with producers, digital content designers, social media managers, marketers, and cross-functional stakeholders to craft engaging video content that elevates storytelling across digital platforms, live events, and company initiatives.

The ideal candidate is passionate about social-first storytelling, understands platform-specific pacing and viewing behaviors, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You should be someone who can seamlessly move between high-energy social media clips, polished long-form features, promotional campaigns, and various video projects across the organization.

Responsibilities
  • Video Post-Production: Edit compelling long-form and short-form video content tailored specifically for platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, and emerging digital channels.
  • Visual Storytelling: Structure narratives, select music, pace cuts, mix audio, and apply color grading to ensure high-production value and maximum audience retention.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with producers and digital content designers to integrate graphic assets, thumbnails, title cards, lower thirds, and motion design elements seamlessly into video timelines.
  • Multi-Platform Optimization: Reformat, re-pace, and optimize master video assets into high-performing vertical (9:16), square (1:1), and horizontal (16:9) variants optimized for platform-specific algorithmic success.
  • Brand Consistency: Maintain and uphold Goldin's brand voice, visual guidelines, and quality standards across all video formats.
  • Media Management: Organize raw footage, manage project files, archive assets, and streamline post-production workflows for speed and efficiency.
  • Trend Monitoring: Stay current on social media video trends, editing styles, trending audio, and shifting platform features to continuously improve content performance.
  • Workflow Optimization: Manage multiple edit queues simultaneously while maintaining strict creative standards, meeting tight deadlines, and contributing ideas to improve production efficiency.


Required Experience
  • Professional Background: 5+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably within a content, media, sports, entertainment, or digital marketing environment.
  • Digital Expertise: Proven track record of editing high-retention video content specifically for social media platforms and digital-first audiences.
  • Portfolio: A strong demo reel or portfolio demonstrating exceptional pacing, narrative structure, audio design, experience in both 16:9 and 9:16 formats, and a sharp eye for modern social video aesthetics.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in professional post-production software, specifically:
    • Premiere Pro
    • After Effects
    • Audition (or equivalent audio mixing tools)
    • Photoshop & Illustrator
  • AI Workflow Integration: Familiarity with or strong interest in utilizing generative AI video/audio tools-such as Premiere's text-based editing, AI audio enhancement, or auto-reframe tools-to accelerate cutting workflows and scale output.
  • Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of social media video hooks, viewer retention mechanics, and platform-specific formatting constraints.
  • Adaptability: Ability to prioritize multiple edit projects, work independently in a remote setting, and adapt quickly to breaking news or fast-changing asset deadlines.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience editing content focused on sports highlights, entertainment, digital creators, or unboxing/hype culture.
  • A passion for sports, pop culture, and collectibles is a major plus.
  • Familiarity with review and collaboration platforms like Frame.io, project management systems like Airtable, and Slack.
  • Basic understanding of camera hardware, lighting setups, and field audio recording processes to better support production handoffs.


Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to shape the visual identity of video content seen by millions of fans and collectors across social platforms, video channels, and live experiences-all while collaborating with a passionate, creative, and highly supportive team.

At Goldin (an eBay company), our customers are our compass and authenticity thrives. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$71,600 - $123,400

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

About eBay

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eBay Careers

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Net Income
$5.6 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$10.7 billion
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