Senior Video Editor

Description:

Lensa, in collaboration with Amazon, is currently promoting an exciting opportunity for a Senior Video Editor to join the In-House AV Creative Studio at Prime Video. Based in Culver City, California, this full-time on-site role calls for a creative and technically skilled editor to help elevate Prime Video's brand and content presence through dynamic visual storytelling.

As part of Amazon’s mission to become the world’s most beloved streaming service, the Senior Video Editor will be central in crafting compelling video content for a wide range of marketing campaigns, theatrical releases, digital platforms, and social media channels. This role combines high-end editing, creative ideation, sound design, and leadership within a collaborative creative ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Production & Editing

• Deliver best-in-class AV marketing materials for Amazon MGM Studios titles and Prime Video campaigns

• Develop 360° marketing assets including trailers, promos, sizzle reels, and short-form digital content

• Execute creative vision through editing, scripting, sound design, and music supervision

• Work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple deadlines and feedback cycles

Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders including creative directors, designers, producers, and strategists

• Participate in creative reviews, contributing constructive feedback to elevate overall quality

• Maintain efficient workflows, edit bays, and organized project backups for ongoing campaigns

Quality & Delivery

• Ensure QC and delivery standards are met across all formats and platforms

• Manage project priorities effectively based on team and business objectives

• Uphold Amazon’s commitment to excellence, safety, and compliance in creative execution

Team Overview:

You will be joining Prime Video’s US Creative Production organization, the central creative engine driving marketing and brand excellence. This team is responsible for ideating, developing, and executing emotionally resonant and high-impact creative assets across customer touchpoints.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 7+ years of experience in video editing, specifically in trailers and promos

• 5+ years working in creative agencies or in-house creative teams

• Strong experience with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Proficiency in ProTools or other sound mixing/design software

• Must provide a demo reel or portfolio and participate in a portfolio review

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading creative development from concept to delivery

• Proven ability to present creative work to senior executives

• Ability to manage multiple high-pressure projects under aggressive timelines

• Familiarity with theatrical and streaming industry standards

• Experience mentoring or guiding other creatives or vendors

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual Salary: $127100 – $210300 (based on geographic market and experience)
  (Monthly estimate: $10591 – $17525)

• May include equity, sign-on bonuses, and additional incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Disability coverage

  • Life insurance