Video Editor

About this roleInterview language English. In this hourly remote contractor role you will work as a Senior Video Editing Quality Assurance Specialist SME to review and evaluate AI-generated and human-edited video content ensuring professional post-production quality technical accuracy visual consistency and adherence to project-specific guidelines. You will assess video outputs for editing quality pacing continuity transitions color grading audio synchronization storytelling technical specifications and overall production standards. You will identify editing errors provide precise written feedback compare multiple video outputs and help establish consistent quality expectations across video editing and AI training projects. This role is with a fast-growing AI Data Services company delivering training data for many of the world s largest AI companies and foundation-model labs. Your professional video editing expertise will directly help improve the world s premier AI models by making their video understanding editing and generation capabilities more accurate consistent and aligned with professional production standards. Portfolio requirementMandatory. As a part of selection process applicants must ready to provide a working link to a professional video demo reel or portfolio that can be accessed by the team. The portfolio should demonstrate professional editing capabilities preferably including commercial broadcast film television or advanced digital video projects.

Key responsibilities
Evaluate video editing qualityReview edited and AI-generated video content for pacing continuity transitions storytelling visual consistency audio quality and professional production standardsPerform technical quality assuranceIdentify frame-rate inconsistencies dropped frames codec issues color mismatches synchronization problems compression artifacts and export-related defectsOptimize AI video performanceEvaluate and compare AI-generated video outputs identifying visual artifacts temporal inconsistencies unnatural motion continuity problems and editing-quality issuesDevelop AI training contentCreate expert-level editing scenarios reference examples quality assessments and structured feedback that reflect real-world post-production standardsEnsure production consistencyEvaluate adherence to creative briefs editing instructions style guides technical specifications and project-specific rubricsProvide expert feedbackClearly document video editing errors explain their impact and recommend appropriate corrections using professional editing terminologySupport quality calibrationHelp establish consistent evaluation standards across editors reviewers and video quality assessment workflowsMaintain professional standardsEnsure reviewed content meets expectations for visual storytelling technical delivery audio-visual coherence and overall production qualityRequirements5+ years of professional video editing experience in film, television, broadcast, advertising, commercial production, digital media, or related post-production environments. English proficiency at C1 C2 level to understand complex project guidelines, communicate technical feedback, and provide detailed written evaluations in English. Advanced proficiency in at least two non-linear editing (NLE) systems, with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve strongly preferred. Experience with Avid Media Composer or Final Cut Pro is also valuable. Previous experience as a Lead Editor, Senior Video Editor, Post-Production Supervisor, QC Coordinator, or in a comparable quality-focused production role. A shareable professional video demo reel or portfolio is mandatory, and must be accessible to the team for evaluation. Deep understanding of editing fundamentals, including pacing, continuity, shot selection, narrative structure, transitions, visual composition, and storytelling. Strong knowledge of video technical standards, including frame rates, resolutions, codecs, containers, aspect ratios, color spaces, export settings, and broadcast/digital delivery specifications. Experience with color correction, color grading, audio editing, synchronization, sound mixing, subtitles, captions, and motion graphics. Ability to identify subtle editing defects, including jump cuts, continuity errors, dropped frames, audio drift, inconsistent color, compression artifacts, inappropriate transitions, and technical delivery issues. Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to explain why an edit does or does not meet professional standards. Experience reviewing other editors' work, providing structured feedback, conducting technical QC, or supervising post-production workflows. Reliable, self-directed, and able to maintain consistent quality in an hourly, remote contractor environment across time zones. Prior experience with AI-generated video evaluation, AI data training, video annotation, multimedia QA, or rubric-based evaluation is a strong plus.