Backroads
VideoEditor
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“Video Editor at Backroads. Skills: Video Editing, Asset Management, Brand Storytelling. Review, organize and select footage. Edit high-quality short form and mid-form videos”
What You'll Achieve.
Consistently producing compelling video content at scale; Efficiently turning raw footage into on-brand assets; Aligning output with clear marketing objectives; Maximize the impact of our content across all platforms
Industry & Context.
This is not a field-production role, therefore this role does not travel to shoot footage on-trip.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience editing digital video content in a fast-paced content-rich environment with concurrent deadlines, storytelling instincts and ability to find narratives within existing footage, Experience creating content for social media, YouTube, websites and paid channels, Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large volumes of media files, Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently, written and verbal communication skills, Experience working cross functionally with marketing, social or brand teams
Nice to Have
After Effects or motion graphics experience a plus, Background in travel, outdoor, lifestyle or sports content a plus
What You'll Do.
organize and select footage
Edit high-quality short form and mid-form videos
Edit RAW content into polished deliverables
Adapt single pieces of footage
Maintain Backroads’ brand voice
Ensure video assets are delivered
Own the organization and maintenance of the video asset library
Develop consistent tagging and storage practices
Ensure footage and finished assets are archived
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors
Serve as an internal point person
Provide light guidance to staff
Track projects through Jira
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams; Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors; Experience working cross functionally with marketing, social or brand teams
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Track projects through Jira, Participate in weekly video production meetings
Full Job Description
**About the role:** As a Video Editor at Backroads, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how our Backroads trips come to life through video. With a constant influx of footage captured by guests, trip leaders, and photographers around the world, you will transform raw content into a steady stream of polished, engaging stories that inspire audiences and strengthen brand affinity. This is a hands-on editing role focused on crafting high-quality short- and mid-form videos optimized for social media, web, YouTube and paid channels—ensuring every piece reflects the Backroads brand and resonates with our audience. _This is not a field-based role; all work centers on post-production and editing rather than traveling to capture footage._ Sitting at the intersection of brand storytelling, social media and performance marketing, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver content that is both creative and results-driven. Success in this role means consistently producing compelling video content at scale, efficiently turning raw footage into on-brand assets, and aligning output with clear marketing objectives. You’ll also help maintain a well-organized, accessible video library that empowers teams to maximize the impact of our content across all platforms. **What you 'll be doing:** Video Editing * Review, organize and select from large volumes of guest, leader and staff footage across media types, including phone/UGC content and RAW mirrorless/DSLR footage * Edit high-quality short form and mid-form videos for social, web, YouTube and paid media * Edit RAW content into polished deliverables, including audio revision, color correction, and stabilization methods * Adapt single pieces of footage into multiple platform‑specific versions * Maintain Backroads’ brand voice and visual style across all video content * Ensure video assets are delivered in the correct formats for each platform Asset Management * Own the organization and maintenance of the video as
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