Video Editor

Who are we?  143 Studios is an award-winning media production company headquartered in Boston, MA focused on creating, producing, and publishing first-of-its-kind audio and visual content that inspires and empowers millions of people globally. We are the team behind the Golden Globe-nominated show The Mel Robbins Podcast, which is #1 most-followed show on Apple Podcasts. We’re also the same team behind The Let Them Theory, a cultural phenomenon with almost 10 million copies sold, six #1 Audible Originals, and professional development education for many of the largest companies in the world. Every day, our work reaches more than 40 million online followers around the world. About the Role We’re looking for a highly skilled Video Editor to join our Post Production team. This role is focused on shaping compelling, emotionally resonant long-form podcast and video content from raw footage through final delivery. You’ll work closely with producers and the post-production team to craft polished episodes that maintain pacing, strengthen storytelling, and elevate the viewer experience. The ideal candidate has strong editorial instincts, understands conversational storytelling, and can balance technical execution with emotional impact. This role is heavily focused on long-form editing, narrative pacing, visual polish, motion graphics integration, and creating highly engaging short-form content optimized for social platforms. The ideal candidate understands how to transform long-form conversations into emotionally compelling, high-retention content across platforms while maintaining the integrity of the story and brand voice. Day-to-Day This role is highly collaborative and fast-paced. On a typical day, you’ll move between long-form episode editing, social cutdowns, motion graphics work, creative reviews, and iterative feedback sessions with producers and the post-production team. You’ll regularly: Edit long-form podcast and interview content from raw footage through final delivery Create high-performing short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging social platforms Review footage to identify compelling emotional moments, strong hooks, and engaging story beats Shape narrative pacing, emotional arcs, and conversational flow to create impactful storytelling moments Build dynamic cold opens, teasers, and viral-ready clips that immediately capture audience attention Use pacing, jump cuts, music, sound design, tension, silence, and visual rhythm to elevate storytelling and emotional impact Adapt storytelling styles and editing approaches based on platform behavior and audience consumption patterns Collaborate closely with producers to refine narrative structure, emotional clarity, and audience experience across all content Continuously experiment with new editing techniques, retention strategies, and social storytelling formats Edit multi-camera interviews, conversational content, and documentary-style segments with strong editorial judgment Manage timeline organization, syncing, media workflows, versioning, and project management Incorporate music, sound design, captions, graphics, and motion elements to strengthen clarity and engagement Design and implement motion graphics, animated typography, lower thirds, visual callouts, and transitions Create visually dynamic edits through kinetic text, compositing, zooms, punch-ins, speed ramps, and animated social graphics Optimize edits for multiple aspect ratios and platform deliverables, including vertical, square, and widescreen formats Apply color correction, audio cleanup, and finishing polish to final deliverables Maintain organized project files, exports, templates, and archival systems Stay current on evolving social trends, platform best practices, creator content styles, and audience engagement techniques Balance multiple fast-moving projects and deadlines in a high-volume production environment Ensure all content aligns with brand standards while continuing to push creative quality and innovation Key Responsibilities Long & Short Form Editing Edit full-length podcast/video episodes, trailers, and short-form social content from raw footage through final delivery Build rough cuts, implement producer feedback, and manage iterative revisions Shape pacing, emotional beats, and narrative structure to maximize viewer retention and engagement Craft emotionally impactful edits that strengthen storytelling, tension, clarity, and audience connection Create platform-native short-form edits optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical platforms Identify compelling hooks, emotional moments, viral-ready clips, and high-retention story beats from long-form conversations Build dynamic cold opens, teasers, and social-first edits designed to immediately capture audience attention Use pacing, jump cuts, music, sound design, silence, and visual rhythm to elevate storytelling and emotional impact Adapt editing approaches and storytelling styles based on platform behavior and audience consumption patterns Continuously experiment with retention editing strategies, pacing techniques, and emerging social storytelling formats Manage multi-cam edits, syncing, timeline organization, and media workflows Incorporate music, sound design, graphics, captions, and motion elements to enhance storytelling Apply audio cleanup, color correction, and finishing polish Integrate branded graphics, lower thirds, and visual templates Collaborate closely with producers and post-production teams throughout the edit process Maintain organized project files, exports, templates, and archival systems Motion Graphics & Visual Enhancement Create and implement motion graphics and animated visual elements within long-form episodes and short-form content Develop dynamic motion graphic packages and animated visual systems for social and episodic