Video Editor (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Video Editor (Gamedev): Creating high-end marketing materials, trailers, and promotional spots for the Jackbox Party Pack franchise with an accent on comedy, timing, and rhythm. Focus on executing cutdowns for various platforms and managing raw live-action footage in horizontal and vertical formats.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $40–55/hr (approx. 10 hours per week)

Company

Mid-sized game studio known for the popular Jackbox Party Pack franchise.

What you will do

• Concept, edit, and iterate trailers and promotional spots from first assembly through final deliverables.
• Execute cutdowns of existing marketing assets into shorter variants (e.g., 60-second spots down to 30- and 15-second versions).
• Manage large stringouts of raw live-action and gameplay footage to pull high-quality selects.
• Deliver finished content optimized for both horizontal and vertical formats.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Producer to ensure assets receive approval from platform representatives and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience editing high-end marketing materials.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere and the full Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic motion graphics and design skills.
• Strong feel for structure, timing, energy, and rhythm.
• Ability to ideate and pitch new content based on current social media trends.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• A goofy, playful sense of humor.
• Experience with comedy, sketch, or narrative video work.

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial, "get-it-done" culture with a strong work ethic.
• Environment with low tolerance for micromanagement or posturing.
• Playful and comedic spirit integrated into the brand and marketing.
• Collaborative atmosphere intersecting with almost every department in the company.

Hiring process

• Submission of a reel and/or portfolio with relevant samples (trailers, promos, social content).
• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience (weighed heavily).