Freelance Video Editor

Complex complex.com Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

On-site New York Mid-level Video Production

At a glance

Mid-level Video Production role at Complex. New York · no salary stated · we estimate $79,000–$121,875.

Estimated pay

Complex has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$79,000 – $121,875

What the middle half of mid-level video production roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 50 postings that stated pay, median $96,750. Last updated Sep 24, 2026.

RoleVideo Production

SeniorityMid-level

LocationNew York

WorkplaceOn-site

PostedJul 14, 2026 · 2mo ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll cut complete pieces for YouTube, social channels, sizzles, and sponsored content
You'll shape interviews, vertical series, and brand reels with motion graphics and polished pacing
You'll handle audio, color, transitions, and graphics in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop
You'll partner with producers to match each narrative to Complex's editorial and cultural voice
You'll organize mixed media, follow archive workflows, and tailor exports to platform specs

What you bring

You bring four to eight years editing digital-first work and a reel covering interviews, vertical series, and sizzles
You bring advanced Adobe Premiere Pro ability plus strong After Effects skills
You bring precise storytelling judgment across pacing, rhythm, visual finish, and technical execution
You can juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines while communicating clearly with collaborators
You understand social-platform optimization practices across different channels

Who this fits

You'll fit this temporary freelance role if you thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative editorial setting and care about contemporary pop culture. You'll work on-site at Complex's New York City office five days a week. You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

From the employer

Company And Culture Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Why We're Hiring

Complex is on the hunt for a talented and driven Video Editor to join our dynamic Post Production team. If you're passionate about cutting-edge storytelling, fluent in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects & Photoshop, and thrive in a fast-paced editorial environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the visual voice of one of the most influential brands in pop culture. This is a temporary freelance position with the potential to be extended.

As a Video Editor, you’ll be central to creating sharp, captivating edits across our wide range of digital content—including YouTube series, social-first videos, sizzles, and sponsored content. This role requires a rare blend of editorial creativity, technical fluency, and efficient project management.

What You'll Do

Edit full videos end-to-end for a variety of formats including YouTube and various social platforms
Craft high-quality edits for longform news interviews, short-form vertical video series with premium motion graphics, and brand specific sizzle reels
Apply advanced editing techniques: audio leveling, color correction, transitions, and GFX integration using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
Collaborate with producers to shape narratives that align with Complex’s editorial tone and cultural voice
Manage a diverse array of footage across different formats, frame rates, resolutions, and codecs
Maintain organized project structures, strictly adhering to established naming conventions, media workflows, and archiving protocols
Optimize exports for platform-specific technical specs, while maintaining the creative and editorial integrity of each piece

Who You Are

4-8 years experience editing digital-first content, with a reel that demonstrates work on longform interviews, vertical video series, and sizzle reels
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, and strong skills in After Effects
A sharp eye for storytelling, pacing, rhythm, and visual polish, along with technical precision
Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects with efficiency and creativity
Familiarity with third-party plugins (like Maxon) and openness to experimenting with AI tools for image generation is a plus
Deep understanding of social platforms and their respective optimization best practices
Genuine interest in contemporary pop culture, along with an appreciation for the diverse subject matter Complex covers—music, fashion, sports, sneakers, internet culture, and entertainment
Clear, proactive communication and an ability to thrive in collaborative creative environments
Availability to work on-site at our NYC office 5 days a week

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties. Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.