What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patreon is hiring: Video Editor in New York position at Patreon?
Patreon is a media and community platform where creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. Over 300k creators are cultivating fandoms and building their businesses each month. Creators can offer free memberships to fans looking to explore more of their work, paid memberships to give access to exclusive media and community, or sell directly to fans with Shops.
Ultimately our goal is simple : fund the creative class. And we're leaders in that space, with :
- 8B earned since Patreon's inception
- 30M free new memberships in the first year of launching that option, and
- 10M fans paying each month for exclusive access to creators' work and community.
We're continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator products with the best team in the creator economy and are looking for aVideo Editor to support our mission
This role is based in San Francisco or New York and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model or remotely in the US.
Please note : A submission of an editing reel is required when applying for this position.
About the Role
We are looking for a Video Editor to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of video creative at Patreon. In this role, you'll be responsible for crafting compelling and visually engaging stories across multiple formats, from long-form narratives to short-form social videos. You'll work closely with our creative team to bring ideas to life, maintaining a high level of craft while balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
This is more than just an editing job-it's an opportunity to push the boundaries of storytelling and develop new formats that elevate creators' voices. The ideal candidate is not only an expert in Adobe Premiere and After Effects but also someone who understands the nuances of sound design, pacing, and audience. You'll need to be highly organized, able to manage post-production workflows independently, and comfortable taking notes from multiple stakeholders to refine a vision.
At Patreon, we believe in empowering creators, and this role is central to that mission. Your work will help define the voice of our platform and support the next generation of creative storytelling. If you're passionate about video, driven by a love for powerful storytelling, and excited to collaborate with some of the most innovative minds in digital media, we'd love to hear from you.
About You
Our ideal candidate is a highly skilled video editor with a deep understanding of storytelling, pacing, and the ability to edit for multiple format types. You have a strong eye for detail, excellent technical skills, and the ability to craft compelling, engaging content optimized for digital platforms.
What We're Looking For :
Key Editing Skills You Possess :
Experience Required :
About Patreon
Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts :
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds across the organization. If you're excited about a role but your past experience doesn't match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our company values, we'd love to hear from you.
Patreon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, unlimited paid time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.
