Video Editor

Who we are:

CHARTS+DARTS is a full-service creative agency founded by members who worked for a number of big agencies and realized there was a better way.  A better way to bring great work to our clients, and more importantly, a better way to value, grow and nurture good ideas. We believe a good idea can come from anyone, and we’ve spent the past five years creating an environment for other like-minded individuals to call home. 

Brief summary of the Position: 

CHARTS+DARTS is looking for a self-motivated and digitally native Video Editor to join our creative team. At CHARTS+DARTS, this is a pivotal role that participates in all stages of the creative process. This means we want someone who desires to play a larger role in the concepting phase as opposed to just the execution of creative vision. 

As a member of our close-knit creative team,  you’ll work side-by-side with strategy and account to concept, produce and deliver digital videos. We believe the advertising norms of what type of video content should be created and how it is produced is rapidly changing. We want your help to usher in the new era of digital video creative and production that we are developing here at CHARTS+DARTS.

Candidates interested in this role must include a portfolio of work that demonstrates both concept-driven thinking and hands-on making, ideally including work that explores AI or emerging creative tools.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Editor - 90%

• Organize, edit and apply motion graphics to video for social posts, website, and other paid marketing channels from various content sources
• Edit and polish final videos, including sound mix, color correction, and final delivery for all in-house video projects
• Work with the creative team to develop video treatments that meet client objectives
• Contribute creatively to develop successful marketing campaigns, digital content, and story experiences for our clients
• Maintain knowledge of digital technology and social media trends, media requirements, and best practices
• Develop templates and standardized workflows to help the company work more efficiently
• Digital asset management: ingesting, organizing, distributing, and archiving video footage

VIdeographer - 10%

• Travel to on-site locations to capture content for client needs. This position requires travel on an as needed basis with occasional weekend travel (comp days will be provided)
• Shoot, edit and apply motion graphic to video for social posts, website, and other paid marketing channels
• Partner with account, creative, and production to support pre-production planning and on site content capture logistics 
• Look after and maintain agency owned and rental video equipment 

Traits and experience of ideal candidate: 

• 3-5 years videographer, editor and motion graphics experience
• Demonstrated fluency in modern craft, with a deep curiosity and passion for AI and emerging technologies, and how they can unlock new forms of creativity, storytelling, and scale. 
• Familiarity with AI tools like Claude/GPT, Weavy, Higgsfield, Midjourney Nano Banana is ideal  
• Have a deep understanding of the video production process, including pre and post-production
• Experience shooting automobiles is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with prompting and context engineering techniques with AI tools that create workflow efficiencies such as storyboard creation, automating cut downs, voice or VFX generation, or creative asset development.
• Past experience should include either employment at an advertising agency, or experience freelancing/contracting for one. 
• You’re just as comfortable with shooting and editing on your smartphone as you are in a studio or on location with high-definition equipment, lighting, sound and grip
• Expertise with design, animation, and video-editing software including Adobe After Effect, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Illustrator
• Great eye for composition and ability to capture the spirit of the moment
• Ability to brainstorm, share design perspectives, work across teams and bring ideas to life
• Fully remote workplace but will require occasional in person time attending productions and seasonal agency events

Benefits

• Eligible health benefit packages offered (medical with optional vision and dental)
• Generous PTO
• Eligible 401k retirement plan option with company match
• Flexible work schedule and environment 
• A leadership team that will be invested in your growth and education 

Salary: $90k - $110k

Charts+Darts Agency has provided a compensation range that reflects our good-faith estimate of the expected salary for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary and could be higher or lower than the stated range based on a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Compensation decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.