Video Editor & Producer

About the Role

Resident Advisor is seeking a Video Editor & Producer to help expand its reach internationally through high-quality video work. Based in New York City, this position supports North American storytelling by developing ideas, assisting with production, and creating engaging video content.

The role partners closely with the Content Production Lead, Lead Producer/Director, Reviews & Curation Lead, North American Editor, GM North America, and broader leadership to deliver projects that support the content team’s global and North American goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation of RA video projects across the Film and Content teams, covering productions of varying sizes and lengths.
• Edit and deliver content efficiently while maintaining strong quality, pacing, craft, and narrative clarity.
• Work with the Content Production Lead and Lead Producer/Director to prioritise work, carry it through, and meet delivery goals.
• Contribute speed, originality, and creative thinking to the next phase of RA’s mid- and long-form YouTube video output.
• Coordinate with Editorial, Design, and Brand teams across US and EU time zones.
• Film and produce short-form content focused on North America for social platforms.
• Regularly pitch fresh ideas for North America-focused storytelling.
• Collaborate with the Reviews & Curation Lead to refresh the visual presentation of curation for electronic music audiences worldwide.
• Help deliver projects throughout North America, including Los Angeles and CDMX.

What We’re Looking For

• A producer-editor-videographer who can handle the full content workflow and show a strong portfolio of multimedia, cross-platform work.
• At least 3 years of experience publishing content on YouTube, along with Instagram and TikTok.
• The ability to take concepts from idea stage to polished content across different platforms.
• Strong storytelling instincts with a focus on compelling openings, clear structure, and easy-to-follow narratives.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe tools such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop, as well as Figma, CapCut, and native publishing tools.
• Motion graphics knowledge is an advantage, though not required.
• Comfort appearing on camera for short-form content is preferred but optional.
• Self-directed working style with the ability to manage tasks independently across time zones.
• Organised, collaborative, open to feedback, and able to iterate quickly.
• Genuine interest in electronic music and the communities behind it, particularly emerging North American scenes.

Benefits and Perks

• Generous annual leave designed to support work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements, with hybrid or remote options depending on role needs and location.
• Matching pension support and/or 401k.
• Wellbeing initiatives that include regular activities and workplace programmes for mental and physical health, plus discounted ClassPass memberships and custom-fitted earplugs.
• Company social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merchandise.
• Paid annual volunteering time for community and charity involvement.
• Regular company-wide Q&A sessions with senior leadership and ongoing virtual training for staff.
• A transparent culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Opportunities to participate in community projects within the electronic music space.

About Resident Advisor

Resident Advisor is an independent company driven by people who are passionate about dance music. Its mission is to connect electronic music communities around the world, with international teams and a Global Contributor Network helping it reach highly specific local scenes.

The company became B-Corp certified in 2024, reflecting its commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy with high social and environmental standards.

Values

• Electronic music is treated as an art form.
• The progressive values within electronic music are celebrated.
• Inclusion and equity in the electronic music community are actively supported.
• The history, present, and future of electronic music are respected.
• Innovation is used to strengthen the community.
• Honesty is valued above gain, and purpose above profit.
• The team stays “front left.”

Additional Information

This is a full-time, fixed-term position based in New York City. The annual salary for the role is $70,000 to $80,000.

If you have questions about the role, contact [email protected].

The posting will remain open for at least two weeks from 3rd July. Please add [email protected] to your contacts and check your junk or spam folder for emails.

Applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities, and sexual orientations are especially encouraged.

The team aims to reflect the communities it serves and works to ensure people are treated with respect and value through active promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion.