Video Editor for Interview Podcast + Social Clips (Ongoing) - Contract to Hire
About the role: The Safe Haven is a multimedia production studio in Champaign, Illinois. We produce EDEN Sessions, a long-running artist interview series, plus behind-the-scenes content from our studio. We're looking for a skilled editor for ongoing work with consistent weekly volume. What you'll edit: EDEN Sessions full-length interview podcasts (multi-camera, color graded, captioned, cut for YouTube) Short-form vertical clips pulled from those episodes for Reels and TikTok (15 to 90 seconds) Behind-the-scenes studio content and recap edits Aesthetic: Cinematic, editorial, premium but soulful. We care about pacing and taste, not just clean cuts. Requirements: Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve Strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and storytelling Color correction and audio cleanup Caption/subtitle experience Turnaround: 48 to 72 hours short-form, 5 to 7 days long-form Able to handle ongoing weekly volume Budget: $30 to $60 per short-form clip, $100 to $175 per long-form episode depending on length and complexity. Open to a monthly retainer for the right editor. To apply: Send your portfolio plus two examples of interview or podcast-style edits.