Video Editors

It’s been a little while since we had any activity here. How’s everyone doing, did your year end ok? Are you booked now? How are you feeling about the year ahead? Or, what’s on your mind lately?

Hi. I’m looking for help cutting my reel for my new portfolio site. I’d provide all assets and an outline of what to include. Might need a couple rounds of reviews. I need it by Jan 1. Please DM with … more

Is editing really as niche position as the amount of serious job postings I’m seeing suggests?

Hey all! I’m looking for a video editor/animator to create a simple, chic, engaging showreel for my portfolio site. Message me with your portfolio if you’re interested!

Hi, I'm Gregory, a video editor with 3+ years of experience in Premiere Pro and After Effects, specializing in gaming videos, motion graphics, and sound design. I'm actively looking for freelance … more

Hello, my name is Daniel. I recently paroled last month. I'm currently looking for employment in video editing department, but some job posts require years of experience and other experience requirements that… more

I hate my fucking job.. I work as a video editor making 450$ per month and its draining and I cant find any good companies. I just feel exhausted, I don't want to do this anymore. I feel like a slave, j… more

Hi Everyone! Coming from LinkedIn, it’s getting ridiculous over there. Anyway I formerly worked as a video editor in film and tv and my last job )before I was laid off) was making corporate videos. Ho… more

Anyone here use Colorista? Would you recommend it as an upgrade from Lumetri in Premiere?

CHALLENGE: guess the hourly rate of a senior editor with ~8 years experience at Google Creative Lab in NYC

Question for video editors and/or producers:

I am a director/editor looking to go in-house at a major major major tech company. I think they do hourly rates. What do you think is normal for an hourly rate in this … more

How do you handle late fees as a freelancer? It has been over 45 days since I completed work for a client (a major agency). Since the agency and I are both based in NY, state law requires payment within 30 days, … more

Is it just me or are there very, very few open ft editor positions…

What are you favorite plugins/packs for effects and transitions? Currently using Boris FX Sapphire and looking for other options

Market check - how’s business? I’m in nyc and things are feeling dismal.

People don’t understand what editors do. We sit alone for long periods and edits come out. To many, the conclusion is that we don’t do much, if anything at all. So editor jobs get combined with unrelated responsibil… more

Do people still charge a higher weekend rate? Feels tricky with the industry being slower and budgets tighter

Why does every tech job posting require editors to know Figma? Have they ever met an editor?

For the freelancers here with single-member LLCs - what do you use for a business checking account?

Hi all,

I’m looking to do a career-transition from copywriting to video editing/videography.

Do you have any advice on how to do this?

Thanks in advance!

This year has been obscene. I’m down 50% in billings to date from last year, probably gonna cancel the family vacation… it’s enough to make me think about going staff again. Is anyone having a normal … more

I’m so defeated. My dream job opened up and almost immediately got a rejection email. No hits to my website, no views on my LinkedIn. I really hate when companies post a job knowing full well they alr… more

What’s with all the “video Editors” posting there timelines on LinkedIn. Does anyone really care about that. Seems weird to me

Looking to hire a full-time videographer/editor. I'm curious if people are comfortable in sharing what the expected salaries are for a corporate videographer position? Or at least the range that y… more

Hello Everyone, I am new to Glassdoor and the Bowl system. Migrating from LinkedIn, as I feel it has become really restrictive in communicating with others.

Hy every one

How concerned are we about AI? I hate to say it but I think I need to start solidifying a back up plan. I wouldn’t be surprised if this job is obsolete in 5-10 years.

How do you use Team Projects in Premiere? Has it worked well for your team or caused more headaches than it's worth?

Do you duplicate your project every day so you have a backlog of project files, in addition to auto saves? I was taught to do it this way but have noticed it’s not always standard depending on which c… more

Is everyone staying busy right now? Not busy? I started off the year ok but now I’m in a bit of a dead spot :(

Hey folks! Need your advice. Is it bad to include stock videos to edit videos and include it in your portfolio?

I looked up on YouTube and got the above advice

I'm applying for jobs as an entry level (junior) v… more

Since this bowl is so quiet I was curious where the conversations are happening? There has to be somewhere Editors are talking to each other, Right?

Did anyone see a SB spot that was edited particularly well. To me they were all meh when it comes to the edit.

My secret to video color grading is that I start my process with photoshop by creating my Look-up tables

Which video editing tool do you prefer most and why?

Bowl what do we feel is a good salary for a senior editor going staff? Say roughly 15 years experiences freelancing. Big brands and agencies.

Desperate need for long term or fulltime work.
20 years of experience, with a little bit of everything under my belt. Any recos