Senior Video Editor

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 350 team members in six countries and thirteen offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, , London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients.

The Opportunity to Make an Impact

We are an ambitious, fast-growing team seeking a Senior Video Editor to be a key creative force in shaping visually powerful, memorable campaigns for clients worldwide. You shape our storytelling, turning complex ideas into sharp, emotionally engaging videos. Fast, fearless, and full of personality, you make an impact on every cut — from punchy social clips to nuanced 30-second and long-form narrative pieces. You know how to use shot selection, pacing, music, SFXs, and GFXs to craft compelling stories. You also lead by example, guiding and mentoring junior creatives. This is your chance to collaborate with a talented, passionate team and help define the visual voice of campaigns that resonate globally.

Overview. As Senior Video Editor, you’ll work closely with Creative Directors, Producers, and other creatives to craft compelling stories across all types of video content — from TikTok, Instagram, and other social-first edits that follow platform best practices to short-form pieces, narrative ads, and long-form campaigns — transforming strategic ideas into stories that connect, engage, and bring the human element to the forefront. You’ll help to maintain high editorial standards, streamline workflows, and shape the agency’s visual voice. You’ll mentor junior editors and play a key role in fostering a culture of craft, creativity, and collaboration across our growing team.

• Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000
• Location: Expectation to work from one of our offices (NY, DC, Chicago, SF) at least 3x a week

You will:

• Edit and deliver high-quality video content across formats — short-form, long-form, social-first, and integrated campaigns.
• Translate complex ideas and strategic briefs into visually compelling, emotionally engaging stories.
• Ensure edits align with creative vision and campaign goals..
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Maintain and enhance editorial workflows, templates, and best practices for efficiency and consistency.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and feedback to junior editors and production staff.
• Contribute creative ideas and problem-solving solutions throughout the production and post process.

Requirements

You Bring

• 10+ years of video editing experience, including several years of agency experience related to public affairs and brand reputation
• Highly organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Collaborative, communicative, and solutions-oriented with a can-do mindset
• Strong creative instincts and a love for great storytelling
• Craft stories with precision, creativity, and emotional impact, setting the standard for narrative excellence
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative suite particularly Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Advanced knowledge of video formats, codecs, and delivery specifications

Bonus Points For

• Advanced motion graphics skills
• Advanced Color Correction/Color grading skills
• Advanced audio editing skills
• You have experience with, or stay current on, emerging AI tools and trends in video production and editing

Benefits

BPI offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.

We’re looking for all kinds of people.

BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across thirteen markets in the US and Europe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

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