Cinematic Video Editor

About the role

Fireflies.ai is looking for a creative Cinematic Video Editor to transform a growing archive of raw footage into engaging vertical reels, montages, and short films. The role focuses on storytelling, cinematic quality, and brand‑aligned content rather than typical corporate videos.

Key responsibilities

• Edit multi‑camera and single‑camera footage into 15–60 second vertical reels and occasional 60–180 second brand pieces.
• Deliver final assets in 1080 × 1920 resolution for vertical platforms.
• Colour grade footage to achieve a consistent, film‑like look with natural skin tones.
• Build visual sequences using cutaways, inserts, screen captures, picture‑in‑picture, kinetic type, and other creative devices.
• Maintain strong pacing, creating intentional captions and type treatments.
• Develop sound design and music choices that enhance the narrative.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and creative team for direction, feedback, and rapid iterations.

Required profile

• Think like a filmmaker with a clear point of view on storytelling and visual impact.
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating narrative, documentary, brand, or story‑led editing.
• Strong colour‑grading expertise and ability to source B‑roll from unsorted footage.
• Instinct for sound design and knowledge of its influence on an edit.
• Motion‑design or animation skills used only when they add value.
• Ability to work quickly, communicate clearly over Slack, and overlap with US Pacific or European working hours.

Required skills

• DaVinci Resolve (colour grading and workflow).
• Adobe Premiere (with Resolve workflow).
• Motion design.
• Animation.
• Sound design.