Video Editor

HoneyBook is the leading platform for independent business owners to manage their client flow and cash flow, streamlining all of the steps needed to sell and deliver personalized contracted services. By combining tools like billing, contracts and client communication, HoneyBook helps business owners get organized so they can provide an exceptional experience at every step. HoneyBook is trusted by service providers across the U.S. and Canada who have booked more than $9 billion in business on its platform.

Our award-winning culture is built on core values that drive everything we do, including putting people first. We know experience comes in many different forms, some visible on your resume, others not. No one candidate will be a 100% perfect match to our description, so if you thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually-charged environment and have similar experience to what we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

HoneyBook is looking for a full time in-house video editor to join our creative team. We’re looking for a post-production pro to help us develop advertising and product education assets to connect with our current and prospective members. The ideal candidate is incredibly detail-oriented, passionate,  collaborative, and a master at media management. They quickly discern project needs and can execute many projects simultaneously. They love being in the weeds, value the nuances of creative testing, and  know how to work across multiple channels. Critically, they are not just an editing machine, but are eager to participate in brainstorms and contribute as a member of the creative team. 

Like our members, we’re obsessed with our craft and all the details that go into creating an exceptional experience. We’re looking for someone who is motivated to grow by doing, an individual comfortable with responsibility, and someone eager to be a part of building a category-defining brand. This role will report to the Creative Director.

Here are a few of the things you will do:

• Collaborate with producers, graphic and motion designers, copywriters, marketers, and product managers to edit video and audio for multiple channels and media formats. 
• Become a master librarian of our media, keeping systems and files organized. 
• Keep up with industry best practices and emerging strategies, constantly pushing for fresh and innovative ideas.

Here is what is needed:

• You have 3-6 years of experience as a lead video editor, assistant editor, or equivalent with a strong portfolio that displays an ability to edit media across live action/lifestyle footage, animated type and illustrations, product/UI graphics, VO, sound, and music. 
• You can execute on a brief with little oversight, can cut content from scratch, reassemble iterations and cutdowns swiftly.  
• You have strong sound design, mixing, and color correction skills.
• You have experience creating materials for marketing, understanding compositions and safe zones for typical advertising channels. 
• You understand video production and post-production workflows, video codecs and deliverable formats, transcoding, and are a stickler for clean media management.  
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail. 
• You possess a strong sense of curiosity and grit, have the ability to work independently, and have a preference for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Complete fluency with editing software, such as: Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut, Avid, Pro Tools, DaVinci Resolve. Additional proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma is desired. Experience with VFX and motion a big plus.

The good stuff:

• Mission driven. You'll be joining more than just another startup—our members are at the heart of everything we do; in fact, we invite them to co-work in our office and collaborate with us on the product itself.
• Impact. We move quickly and encourage every employee to push the envelope. Our best ideas come from out-of-the-box-thinking and innovation; be ready to fail fast and often!
• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary + meaningful equity based on merit.
• Benefits + Perks: From wellness programs to open paid time off and exceptional family leave policies, the health and happiness of our employees is foremost.
• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary + meaningful equity based on merit and market.
  • Salary Range: $68k-$105k

The opportunity at HoneyBook is huge – our primary customers today are creative businesses that generate in aggregate $150B in revenue per year in the US. Founded in 2013, HoneyBook is based in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, has raised $498M and is funded by Tiger Global Management, Norwest Venture Partners, Aleph, Hillsven Capital, OurCrowd, Durable Capital Partners LP, Vintage Investment Partners, Battery Ventures, Citi Ventures, Zeev Ventures and 01 Advisors.

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HoneyBook is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination and do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We strive for the best candidate experience for all applicants and if you need special assistance, please let us know. 

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