Home Chef is hiring : Senior Video Editor in Chicago

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

The Senior Video Editor is responsible for editing compelling video content for use across marketing channels, ensuring consistency, speed, and brand alignment. This role supports creative campaigns, evergreen content, and internal communications, while improving workflow efficiency by bringing key post-production capabilities in-house.

Responsibilities

Editing and Execution : Edit a range of video deliverables, including evergreen and partnership campaign assets, paid social assets, and internal assets. Ensure each asset is delivered on time, on brand, and optimized for platform and audience.

Media Management : Organize and maintain footage libraries, project files, and delivery templates to ensure efficient and consistent workflows across multiple campaigns.

Feedback & Revisions : Interpret and apply feedback from multiple stakeholders. Balance creative direction with brand standards and technical specifications.

Motion Graphics : Highlight brand benefits using supers, promo bugs, endcards, and other graphics using prebuilt or templated After Effects files. Collaborate with the design team on implementation.

Process Collaboration : Work closely with producers and creative leads to shape post-production best practices, helping to eliminate redundancies and improve speed-to-delivery. Stay attuned to the latest developments in video editing and motion design techniques, including identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and quality through emerging tools and AI-driven solutions.

This position requires 0‑5% travel.

Qualifications

Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple projects.

5+ years of video editing experience, including branded content.

Familiarity with color correction, audio mixing, and asset compression best practices.

Demonstrated curiosity and ability to stay current with industry trends, editing techniques, and advancements in AI‑enhanced post‑production workflows.

Perks and Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available.

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time.

401k program.

Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.

COVID‑19 vaccination or negative test policy (if applicable).

Employee discount : use promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!

EEO Statement

Home Chef is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities. Home Chef offers reasonable accommodations for disabilities. If accommodation is needed to participate in the application process or fulfill essential job functions, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

Illinois Pay Range : $90,000—$100,000 USD. To view the California Applicant Notice click here.

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