Video Editor

About The Company

TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility, and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder, and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.

About The Role

TED Audio Collective is a renowned podcast network from TED, hosting popular shows such as Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, WorkLife, TED Talks Daily, and other original series exploring ideas worth spreading. As part of our ongoing expansion into video content, we are seeking a talented and creative Video Editor to help bring our podcast shows to life visually. This role involves editing full episodes, creating social clips, and developing promotional content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media channels. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for storytelling, pacing, and visual engagement, ensuring that the essence of our conversational and idea-driven content is maintained while enhancing its visual appeal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably with podcast or interview-based content
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects skills are a strong plus
• Experience editing for YouTube and social media platforms, understanding platform-specific best practices
• Strong sense of pacing and ability to identify clip-worthy moments
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while maintaining brand consistency across all deliverables
• Genuine interest in ideas, learning, and topics relevant to TED’s mission
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with motion graphics and animation
• Familiarity with podcast production workflows
• Background in documentary or conversational content
  
  

Responsibilities

• Edit full-length video podcast episodes for YouTube, ensuring high visual quality while preserving the authentic, conversational energy
• Create short-form clips and companion series optimized for social platforms such as YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok
• Collaborate with the TED Audio team to establish and maintain a consistent visual identity across multiple shows
• Work closely with producers and hosts to record high-quality video and audio content
• Build and implement graphics packages, including lower thirds, titles, and other visual elements
• Manage color correction, audio synchronization, and quality control for all deliverables
• Develop templates and workflows scalable across the TED Audio Collective portfolio
• Stay updated on platform trends and best practices for video podcast content to maximize reach and engagement
  
  

Benefits

• Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid family leave to support work-life balance
• Flexible paid time off policies encouraging work-life balance
• Free OneMedical and SpringHealth memberships for physical and mental well-being
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  
  

Equal Opportunity

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming talented candidates to our team.