Senior Video Editor for Online Photo Education

Job ID: 40057041

Budget: $15 – $25 USD

Company: The Photo Mentorship
Location: US-Based Only
Employment: 30–40 Hours/Week (Long-Term)
About The Photo Mentorship
The Photo Mentorship (TPM) is a fast-growing online photography education company serving thousands of students worldwide. We produce premium photography courses, live training sessions, social media content, and in-person event recaps that inspire photographers at every level. We're looking for a senior-level video editor who can bring storytelling, polish, and consistency to our brand—someone who understands educational pacing, cinematic visuals, and the emotional impact of our community-focused content.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Video Editor who can take raw footage and turn it into engaging, polished final products across multiple formats:
Course lessons


Short-form social media reels (FB, IG, TikTok, YT Shorts)


Training videos


Recap videos from live events, workshops, and conferences


This role requires speed, creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to maintain brand consistency across all content.

Responsibilities
Core Editing Responsibilities
Edit long-form educational course videos with clarity, pacing, clean transitions, and premium polish.


Produce short-form vertical reels that follow trends while staying on brand.


Edit multi-camera training sessions, screen recordings, and instructor-led tutorials.


Create emotional and high-impact recap videos from in-person events (cruises, workshops, huddles).


Add lower-thirds, transitions, graphics, sound design, and subtle color grading to maintain TPM’s brand identity.


Creative & Technical Execution
Build compelling visual narratives from raw footage.


Ensure consistent audio quality, color balance, and file organization across all projects.


Keep courses clean, minimal, and educational — free from fluff or distractions.


Collaborate with TPM mentors, producers, and designers to maintain continuity and clarity.


Project Management
Manage multiple deadlines each week with minimal supervision.


Maintain clean project files following TPM naming conventions and folder structures.


Quickly turn around both long-form and short-form edits.


Work proactively by reading notes, asking clarifying questions, and anticipating needs.



Required Skills & Qualifications
Senior-level editing experience (5+ years preferred)


Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro


Strong understanding of storytelling, rhythm, pacing, and educational editing


Experience editing long-form course content


Experience editing short-form social video content


Strong color correction and sound mixing skills


Ability to work independently and communicate professionally


Excellent organization and attention to detail


Must be US-based



Preferred (but not required)
After Effects skills for light motion graphics


Experience with photography-focused content


Familiarity with online education or membership-based platforms


Ability to source music and maintain brand tone


Understanding of TPM's visual style and student community



Sample Tasks the Editor Might Work On
Editing a 90 minute photography course


Cutting down instructor training videos for short-form promos


Producing 10 reels per month from existing training or event footage


Creating a hype recap video for a TPM In-Person events



What Success Looks Like
Courses that feel clean, professional, and easy to follow


Reels that get attention and engagement


Recap videos that spark emotion and inspire future event attendance


Consistent delivery on deadlines


Clear communication and a strong sense of ownership


A unified visual language across all TPM video content



How to Apply
Please submit:
A résumé or portfolio link


2–3 samples of course-style or long-form editing


2–3 samples of short-form vertical/social edits


Any event recap or cinematic highlight reels you've created