Contractor Video Editor & Graphic Designer
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
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At Outcast we dont just follow the futurewe help shape it. We are a strategic communications agency trusted by high-growth startups and established technology brands to define categories influence markets and build reputations that last.
With expertise across earned owned and paid media our teams in the US and UK deliver integrated strategies that cut through complexity and drive meaningful business impact. As part of Marker Collective and the Next15 Group we combine entrepreneurial agility with global reach.
Were looking for a Contract Video Editor and Graphic Designer to support a confidential professional-services brands video and social content program.
About the Role
You will turn recorded multi-camera podcast conversations into polished long-form episodes and a cohesive package of short-form video and graphic assets. The work is aimed at a professional audience so strong editorial judgment visual clarity and consistent brand execution matter more than trend-chasing.
What Youll Do
Edit full-length multi-camera podcast episodes for YouTube and audio/video distribution
Produce 3 to 4 vertical video cutdowns per episode for LinkedIn Instagram Facebook and YouTube Shorts
Design supporting social assets including thumbnails quote cards carousels title treatments and simple motion graphics
Build consistent intros outros lower thirds captions end cards and graphic systems across all assets
Select compelling cold opens and social moments that work independently while retaining context
Improve pacing through thoughtful camera switching split screens branded graphics and clean transitions
Apply established brand standards across video and static design while elevating the work through strong visual judgment
Incorporate feedback efficiently and maintain organized project files exports and versioning
Who You Are
3 years of professional experience in both video editing and graphic design
A portfolio that demonstrates strong interview or podcast editing short-form social video and branded design work
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop plus working proficiency in After Effects Illustrator DaVinci Resolve or comparable tools
Strong instincts for story pacing visual rhythm typography composition and social-first design
Experience creating polished captions lower thirds thumbnails quote cards carousels and lightweight motion graphics
Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for visual consistency across a multi-asset campaign
Comfortable working independently within established creative direction and incorporating consolidated feedback
Reliable communicator who can manage overlapping episode and asset deadlines
Engagement
This is a freelance contract role with recurring project-based work. Please share a portfolio with relevant video and design samples along with your hourly or per-episode rate.