Senior Editor
Full-time · Remote · Reporting directly to Matt D'Avella
I'm hiring a remote video editor with 5+ years experience to help me make films that make a genuine impact. This position is for someone who wants more than a technical role, wants real creative ownership, and the chance to work on stories that matter.
Editing is the heart of what we do. Every film starts as hours of raw footage and ends as something people share, rewatch, and talk about. You'll be the person responsible for finding that film inside the footage. We'll work closely together from early assembly through final cut, and your creative instincts will shape every project we release.
Beyond the long-form work, you'll also help bring that same storytelling sensibility to shorter formats, cutting YouTube versions, crafting Instagram content, and managing the day-to-day of getting work out into the world.
The right person doesn't just execute. They push back, improve ideas, and care deeply about the end result.
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What you’ll actually do
Take raw footage and shape it into long-form documentary films (15+ minutes) with strong pacing, structure, and emotional pull.
Work closely with me throughout the edit — from first assembly to final delivery.
Edit and produce short-form content for Instagram, including Reels and posts, maintaining a consistent visual identity across everything we publish.
Handle the scheduling and posting of content across YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms, keeping each channel consistent.
Speak up when something isn't working and come with solutions.
Own the organization side: project files, folder structures, and editorial workflows that keep things running smoothly.
Help build editorial systems that make a monthly documentary schedule sustainable without sacrificing quality.
What I'm looking for
Technical fluency. Five or more years editing professionally, ideally in documentary or long-form narrative work. You know DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or FCPX inside out and can move from rough cut to polished film without handholding. Experience editing for social media platforms is a plus.
A storyteller's eye. The best editors are really writers working in a different medium. You can sift through hours of footage, find the thread, and build something that makes an audience feel something. You also understand how to translate that instinct into shorter formats without it feeling like a downgrade.
The ability to collaborate honestly. Skill gets you in the door, but how you work with people determines everything. This role needs someone who communicates clearly, takes feedback well, and gives it just as well.
What this role isn't
I'm not building a content machine. Each film is treated as its own project — something worth doing slowly and doing well. The short-form and social work exists to support the films and business at large, not replace them. If you're more excited by chasing trends or optimizing purely for algorithmic reach, this probably isn't the right fit.
What to expect after applying
Every application will be carefully reviewed.
If you’ve made it to Round 2, you’ll be notified via email and invited to a remote interview. This is a chance to learn more about your experience, creative approach, and working style.
Round 3 is a paid project. Before making a final hire, I’ll invite a small number of finalists to work on a project together. This is the most important part of the process, because it shows what collaboration actually feels like, not just what a reel looks like on paper.
Compensation & details
Salary: $100,000 to $125,000 AUD per year, depending on experience
Leave & flexibility: Five weeks annual leave, paid parental leave, and a flexible working arrangement built around doing great work sustainably.
Development: Budget for gear, courses, and materials to keep growing as an editor.
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