REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) - Video Editor

Video Editor is needed in Seattle, United States.

Client: REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

Location: Seattle, WA

Contract: undefined

Job Description

At REI Co-op, we believe time outside is time well spent. As a Video Editor, you help tell that story with clear video. You help bring the co-op voice to life by turning raw footage into polished content. Your work may support product stories, campaigns, social posts, team updates, and leader messages. You work with studio leaders, producers, creative partners, and outside editors to plan, edit, finish, and deliver video for various channels. Additionally, you will help keep files, labels, and usage rights organized, ensuring teams can find and use video assets with trust.

Responsibilities

• Edit and version video for REI digital channels, including product pages, social cutdowns, campaigns, and team messages.
• Build clear stories through shot flow, pacing, music, graphics, color, sound, and final file delivery.
• Join planning for shoots, helping shape story needs, shot lists, and post-production plans.
• Collaborate with producers, creative teams, studio leaders, freelance contributors, and outside edit teams to keep work clear and on track.
• Manage video files, including metadata, naming, usage rights, and handoffs in asset tools.
• Monitor video tools and trends, sharing useful ways to improve REI’s workflow and final content.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of video editing experience; a mix of education and work experience that demonstrates similar skills will also be considered.
• B.F.A. in film, video production, photography, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere; knowledge of Adobe After Effects, simple motion graphics, or animation is a plus.
• Working knowledge of video capture, audio capture, sound editing, color correction, grading, and file delivery.
• Ability to create clear short- and medium-form video stories, adapting them for audience needs, tests, and results.
• Strong project management, communication skills, attention to detail, and follow-through; knowledge of outdoor customers and outdoor culture preferred. Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds.

Additional Information

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and value diversity among employees. We seek candidates who promote different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency. As per applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a salary range for roles that may be hired under these requirements. Compensation factors include specific skills and experience, geographic location, and other relevant factors.

REI offers regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan, and accrued time off.

Base Pay Range: $74,400.00 - $119,100.00 per year.

Please include a link to your portfolio in your application.