Universal Music Group

Video Editor

Universal Music Group$63K — $147K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of professional video editing experience in music, entertainment, or digital brands.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; knowledge of After Effects is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and rhythm, particularly in music-related content.
  • Experience in editing for social media, e-commerce, and marketing platforms.
  • Familiar with color correction, audio cleanup, and basic sound design workflows.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining creative quality.
  • Strong collaborative skills with an openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Edit diverse video content, including product shoots and social media assets.
  • Collaborate with creative teams to bring concepts to life visually.
  • Assemble and refine video edits, ensuring alignment with brand goals.
  • Integrate graphics and sound elements to enhance narratives.
  • Prepare projects in various formats for optimal digital delivery.
  • Coordinate with Motion Design to integrate animated elements and effects.
  • Manage timelines and revisions effectively, ensuring quality control.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health services.
  • Wellbeing reimbursements up to $720/year for fitness and wellness activities.
  • Fertility coverage available for eligible participants.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement provided.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting on contributions and additional employer contributions.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and generous parental leave policies.
Full Job Description
The Video Editor is responsible for crafting compelling, high-quality video content across e-commerce, marketing, social, and live-stream formats. Sitting within the Post Production team and reporting to the Post Production Supervisor, this role plays a key part in transforming captured footage into polished, performance-driven assets that align with creative vision and business objectives.

Working closely with Content Creative Directors, Producers, Motion Designers, and Post Production leadership, the Video Editor ensures that every edit balances storytelling, pace, and brand integrity while meeting technical and delivery requirements.

This is a hands-on creative role for an editor who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands platform-specific nuances, and can execute at both speed and craft level.

How You'll CREATE
  • Edit video content across product shoots, campaign assets, social media, paid media, and premium long-form formats.
  • Collaborate with Creative Directors and Producers to translate creative concepts into dynamic visual narratives.
  • Assemble rough cuts, refine pacing, and deliver polished final edits that align with brand and campaign objectives.
  • Integrate graphics, typography, motion elements, and sound design to enhance storytelling.
  • Prepare content in multiple formats and aspect ratios optimized for digital platforms.
  • Partner with the Motion Design team to ensure seamless integration of animated assets and visual effects.
  • Manage project timelines and revisions in collaboration with the Post Production Supervisor.
  • Maintain organized project files, media management, and version control.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications and platform requirements prior to final output.
  • Contribute to evolving post-production workflows and efficiency improvements within the studio environment.


Bring your VIBE
  • 4-8 years of professional editing experience within music, entertainment, agency, or digital brand environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent NLE), with working knowledge of After Effects.
  • Strong understanding of pacing, rhythm, and storytelling-particularly within music-driven content.
  • Experience editing for social, e-commerce, marketing, and digital-first platforms.
  • Familiarity with color correction, audio cleanup, and basic sound design workflows.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and creative integrity.
  • Strong collaborative instincts and openness to feedback.
  • Deep appreciation for music, culture, and digital storytelling.
  • Experience within music or artist-driven environments strongly preferred.


Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren't just values-they're how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
  • Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution


A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break
  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent


Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Job Category:
Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range:
$63,010 - $147,345

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) is a global music corporation that is a subsidiary of the French media conglomerate Vivendi. The company was founded in 1934 as Decca Records and has since grown to become the largest music company in the world, with a market share of over 30%. UMG owns and operates a wide range of record labels, including Capitol Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Island Records, and has a roster of over 4,000 artists. In addition to music production and distribution, UMG also operates several other businesses, including music publishing, merchandising, and film and television production.
Learn more about Universal Music Group
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1934

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