Video Editor

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Entry to Mid Level Video Editor to join our Demo and Experience production team. This role supports the end-to-end creation of engaging video content ? from rough-cut assembly through motion graphics, sound design, and final delivery ? across a range of platforms. You?ll collaborate closely with Product PM?s, Leadership, and creative leads to craft compelling visual narratives that align with Microsoft?s brand and storytelling goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, trim, and sequence raw footage into polished short-form and long-form videos (e.g., product explainers, customer stories, internal communications, and social content).
• Incorporate motion graphics, titles, lower-thirds, transitions, and audio mixing to enhance storytelling and maintain brand consistency.
• Capture and integrate live code demos and device footage from Windows-based hardware ? ensuring accurate representation of user interfaces, system interactions, and product experiences.
• Collaborate with creative leads and stakeholders to refine rough cuts, implement feedback, and deliver final videos on schedule.
• Integrate Adobe After Effects for motion design, compositing, and visual polish to elevate overall production quality.
• Optimize video output for multiple formats (web, social, internal channels) ensuring correct encoding, aspect ratios, and playback quality.
• Organize and manage project assets (footage, music, graphics), maintaining consistent file structures and version control.
• Stay current with evolving editing tools, techniques, motion design trends, and platform-specific video standards.
• Support production workflows including assisting in shoots, logging footage, pre-production coordination, or asset archiving when required.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1?3 years of professional experience in video editing or related media production.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and foundational knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (especially After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition).
• Experience editing and performing screen or live demo captures on Windows OS and hardware devices; strong familiarity with Windows environments, UI conventions, and system features.
• Comfortable working in Windows-based editing environments and adhering to enterprise asset management systems.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual rhythm.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Preferred:

• Experience integrating After Effects compositions into Premiere Pro workflows.
• Familiarity with color correction and grading tools
• Experience in corporate, tech, or brand storytelling environments.
• Interest in emerging video technologies, AI-assisted editing, or interactive media.