Senior Video Editor

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 350 team members in six countries and thirteen offices - Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients.

The Opportunity to Make an Impact

We are an ambitious, fast-growing team seeking a Senior Video Editor to be a key creative force in shaping visually powerful, memorable campaigns for clients worldwide. You shape our storytelling, turning complex ideas into sharp, emotionally engaging videos. Fast, fearless, and full of personality, you make an impact on every cut - from punchy social clips to nuanced 30-second and long-form narrative pieces. You know how to use shot selection, pacing, music, SFXs, and GFXs to craft compelling stories. You also lead by example, guiding and mentoring junior creatives. This is your chance to collaborate with a talented, passionate team and help define the visual voice of campaigns that resonate globally.

Overview. As Senior Video Editor, you'll work closely with Creative Directors, Producers, and other creatives to craft compelling stories across all types of video content - from TikTok, Instagram, and other social-first edits that follow platform best practices to short-form pieces, narrative ads, and long-form campaigns - transforming strategic ideas into stories that connect, engage, and bring the human element to the forefront. You'll help to maintain high editorial standards, streamline workflows, and shape the agency's visual voice. You'll mentor junior editors and play a key role in fostering a culture of craft, creativity, and collaboration across our growing team.

• Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000
• Location: Expectation to work from one of our offices (NY, DC, Chicago, SF) at least 3x a week

You will:

• Edit and deliver high-quality video content across formats - short-form, long-form, social-first, and integrated campaigns.
• Translate complex ideas and strategic briefs into visually compelling, emotionally engaging stories.
• Ensure edits align with creative vision and campaign goals..
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Maintain and enhance editorial workflows, templates, and best practices for efficiency and consistency.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and feedback to junior editors and production staff.
• Contribute creative ideas and problem-solving solutions throughout the production and post process.