Senior Video Editor

About Owner

Owner is an AI-built platform that enables local business owners, beginning with restaurants, to thrive by simplifying and consolidating the many software tools they need. This system handles everything from restaurant websites and online ordering to CRM and POS. Unlike typical small business software that requires owners to work hard to achieve sales and profit growth, Owner proactively drives demand and operations to improve the business continually, acting like a team of skilled operators, engineers, and marketers working on behalf of the business.

The initial focus is on empowering independent restaurants online, but the plan is to expand to all types of local businesses struggling against large technology firms that drain their profits. Owner has processed over a billion dollars in online orders since 2020, helped more than 20,000 restaurant owners save about $200 million in fees, and reached one in five Americans through its websites.

The company is remote-first, headquartered in San Francisco with a sales hub in Toronto, and has a growing global team from top SMB software companies.

Role Overview

As a Senior Video Editor, you will be an essential early hire who will lead end-to-end video editing across internal projects. Your work will support varied formats, such as sales enablement, product launches, customer stories, recruiting reels, training materials, and executive presentations. You will have a creative playground with diverse real-world environments and extensive assets to craft compelling videos.

We seek editors passionate about their craft, enthusiastic about aspects like sound design and pacing, and who can elevate product demos to narrative experiences. Your edits will rapidly undergo feedback cycles, allowing you to learn and iterate continually.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit multiple long-form internal video projects monthly, managing projects from raw footage through final production, including color correction, sound design, motion graphics, and b-roll.
• Ensure clarity, engagement, and storytelling quality in every edit by carefully considering cuts, transitions, and visuals.
• Develop and maintain editing SOPs and templates to facilitate team scalability and onboarding.
• Perform quality control on vendor and contractor submissions, providing revision notes and ensuring brand consistency before publication.
• Analyze video performance metrics on social and external platforms to inform future content strategies.

Collaboration and Reporting

• Report directly to the Chief of Staff to the CEO and VP of Media.
• Work closely with Platform Managers and editors to maintain brand cohesion across all video content.
• Coordinate with external production partners, including videographers, agencies, and freelancers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams in Sales, Product, and Recruiting to support their video needs.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional video editing experience with a portfolio showcasing strong storytelling and visual expertise.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Experienced in editing internal, corporate, or B2B videos, tailoring tone and pacing appropriately for varied audiences.
• Skilled in color correction, audio enhancement, and sound design.
• Knowledgeable in motion graphics, kinetic typography, and fundamental animation techniques.
• Excellent organizational capabilities to handle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Effective communicator able to interpret creative direction from non-video partners and provide constructive feedback to vendors.
• Interest in AI-assisted tools, automation, and innovative media workflows.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated base salary between 110000 and 140000 USD annually, complemented by a substantial pre-IPO equity package.
• Comprehensive health insurance and unlimited paid time off alongside additional fun benefits.

Additional Information

This position is located onsite in San Francisco, California. Owner is committed to authentic recruitment communications and warns applicants against scams, noting official communications only come from @owner.com addresses and interviews are not conducted via email or chat. Candidates should be cautious of requests for sensitive personal or financial data.