Video Editor for Interview Podcast + Social Clips (Ongoing) - Contract to Hire
About the role:
The Safe Haven is a multimedia production studio in Champaign, Illinois. We produce EDEN Sessions, a long-running artist interview series, plus behind-the-scenes content from our studio. We're looking for a skilled editor for ongoing work with consistent weekly volume.
What you'll edit:
EDEN Sessions full-length interview podcasts (multi-camera, color graded, captioned, cut for YouTube)
Short-form vertical clips pulled from those episodes for Reels and TikTok (15 to 90 seconds)
Behind-the-scenes studio content and recap edits
Aesthetic: Cinematic, editorial, premium but soulful. We care about pacing and taste, not just clean cuts.
Requirements:
Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
Strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and storytelling
Color correction and audio cleanup
Caption/subtitle experience
Turnaround: 48 to 72 hours short-form, 5 to 7 days long-form
Able to handle ongoing weekly volume
Budget: $30 to $60 per short-form clip, $100 to $175 per long-form episode depending on length and complexity. Open to a monthly retainer for the right editor.
To apply: Send your portfolio plus two examples of interview or podcast-style edits.
The Safe Haven is a multimedia production studio in Champaign, Illinois. We produce EDEN Sessions, a long-running artist interview series, plus behind-the-scenes content from our studio. We're looking for a skilled editor for ongoing work with consistent weekly volume.
What you'll edit:
EDEN Sessions full-length interview podcasts (multi-camera, color graded, captioned, cut for YouTube)
Short-form vertical clips pulled from those episodes for Reels and TikTok (15 to 90 seconds)
Behind-the-scenes studio content and recap edits
Aesthetic: Cinematic, editorial, premium but soulful. We care about pacing and taste, not just clean cuts.
Requirements:
Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
Strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and storytelling
Color correction and audio cleanup
Caption/subtitle experience
Turnaround: 48 to 72 hours short-form, 5 to 7 days long-form
Able to handle ongoing weekly volume
Budget: $30 to $60 per short-form clip, $100 to $175 per long-form episode depending on length and complexity. Open to a monthly retainer for the right editor.
To apply: Send your portfolio plus two examples of interview or podcast-style edits.