Overview
Video Editor – Remote Jobs in United States at Sundayy
Title: Video Editor – Remote
Company: Sundayy
Location: United States
About The Company
Backroads is a renowned leader in active travel experiences, dedicated to connecting travelers with some of the most beautiful and culturally rich destinations around the globe. With over four decades of expertise, the company specializes in creating exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips across more than 50 countries. Whether traveling on land or aboard small luxury ships on river and ocean cruises, Backroads offers immersive experiences tailored for all ages, including dedicated family itineraries. The company's mission is to provide authentic, enriching, and often life-changing travel experiences that foster a deeper appreciation of the world's diverse landscapes and cultures. Backroads cultivates a dynamic and inclusive work environment, emphasizing growth, innovation, and a passion for adventure and exploration.
About The Role
As a Video Editor at Backroads, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our travel stories to life through compelling visual content. Your primary responsibility will be transforming raw footage—captured by guests, trip leaders, and photographers around the world—into polished, engaging videos that inspire and connect with our audience. This hands-on editing position focuses on creating high-quality short- and mid-form videos optimized for social media platforms, websites, YouTube, and paid advertising channels. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and content creation, to ensure that each video aligns with Backroads’ brand voice and visual style. The role does not involve fieldwork or traveling to shoot footage; instead, all work centers on post-production, editing, and asset management.
In this role, you will be at the intersection of storytelling, social media engagement, and performance marketing. Your success will be measured by your ability to produce consistent, compelling content at scale, efficiently managing large volumes of footage, and maintaining an organized video library. Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors will be essential to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality assets that support marketing objectives and brand initiatives.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience editing digital video content in a fast-paced, content-rich environment
- Strong storytelling instincts with the ability to craft narratives from existing footage
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects or motion graphics experience is a plus)
- Experience creating content for social media, YouTube, websites, and paid channels
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large media libraries
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, social media, or brand teams
- Background in travel, outdoor, lifestyle, or sports content (preferred but not mandatory)
- Experience with color correction, audio editing, stabilization, and export optimization
Responsibilities
- Review, organize, and select footage from diverse sources including guest, staff, and UGC content
- Edit high-quality short- and mid-form videos tailored for social media, web, YouTube, and paid advertising
- Transform RAW footage into polished deliverables with audio revision, color correction, and stabilization
- Adapt single pieces of content into multiple platform-specific versions to maximize reach
- Ensure all videos adhere to Backroads’ brand voice and visual style guidelines
- Deliver video assets in appropriate formats for each platform and campaign
- Maintain and organize the video asset library for easy access and reuse
- Develop and implement tagging and storage practices for incoming footage and finished assets
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for additional editing or production support
- Provide guidance to staff on capturing more usable footage
- Track project progress through project management tools like Jira and participate in weekly production meetings
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match and flexible benefits plan
- Parental leave and generous paid time off, including holidays and additional trip-related time off
- Complimentary trips and employee discounts on Backroads adventures
- Discounts on outdoor gear and industry-related products
- Alternative commuter incentives such as biking, walking, carpooling, and public transportation subsidies
- Wellness programs including lunchtime bike rides and yoga sessions
Equal Opportunity
Backroads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and equal opportunity, ensuring that all qualified candidates have an equal chance to contribute to our vibrant and dynamic team.
