Senior Video Editor
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Job Location:
San Mateo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 144300 - 216500
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why PlayStation
PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation technology and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Senior Video Editor
San Mateo CA (hybrid)*
As a Senior Video Editor at PlayStation you are the creative leader trusted with high-priority projects from global campaigns to franchise launches. You combine editorial mastery technical expertise and storytelling intuition to deliver PlayStations most important creative work. You thrive under pressure adapt to ambiguity and elevate team performance through collaboration and reliability.
Responsibilities:
Creative Leadership & Editorial Excellence
- Lead the editorial process for multiple high-stakes projects delivering polished emotionally resonant storytelling balancing competing priorities with precision.
- Partner with Producers Creative Leads Motion Designers Game Capture and Studio Marketing teams to align storytelling across all deliverables.
- Shape narrative structure and tonewhether working from a detailed brief or minimal creative directionwith calm precision maintaining composure and creativity under pressure.
- Apply strong storytelling instincts to create edits that reflect the PlayStation voice and engage diverse audiences.
- Integrate motion graphics sound design and color to maintain PlayStations visual standard of excellence.
- Remain calm and solutions-oriented under extreme time pressure; anticipate risks and resolve challenges proactively.
- Follow established post-production workflows and champion workflow innovation smart tool usage (including AI-assisted editing and automation) and version control discipline.
- Maintain organized timelines and edit structures for scalability and quick revisions or localization
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 8 years of professional experience in video editing or post-production including AAA game or entertainment campaigns.
- Proven ability to manage multiple critical projects with minimal oversight.
- Advanced expertise in industry-standard editing software and post-production pipelines. Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or equivalent tools).
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across creative and technical partners.
- Demonstrated reliability under pressure maintaining high standards through complex review cycles and fast turnarounds.
- Bachelors degree in Film Media Production or equivalent experience preferred.
*PlayStation offers a global hybrid office/remote working model Flex Modes which aims to combine the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration. The model is built upon the principle of working together in-person as work requires with the freedom to work remotely otherwise. We will consider fully remote candidates who are able to come in for Moments that Matter.
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At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location.
In addition this role is eligible for SIEs top-tier benefits package that includes medical dental vision matching 401(k) paid time off wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$144300 - $216500 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity gender expression and gender reassignment) race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy maternity or parental status trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Apple Numbers
- Apple Pages
- Video Editing
- Motion Graphics
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Cinema 4D
- Post Production
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Video production
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