Freelance Video Editor (Contract Role)

About Inspira Education Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide. As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer). The Role We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Freelance/Contract Video Editor to handle project-based and ongoing editing assignments on a freelance basis. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality, professional video content across our marketing and digital platforms. The ideal contractor possesses their own professional editing setup, operates with exceptional autonomy, and specializes in transforming raw footage into compelling, polished final deliverables under tight deadlines. Who You Are Equipped with a Professional Editing Setup: You have your own reliable, professional-grade computer hardware and fully licensed software needed for video editing, motion graphics, and rendering. An Expert in Premiere Pro: You possess advanced, hands-on expertise with Adobe Premiere Pro as your primary NLE. Skilled in Motion Graphics: You bring strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, including integrating motion graphics and compositing into polished final deliverables. Technically Fluent: You have a deep understanding of video codecs, compression workflows, aspect ratios, color spaces, and file delivery standards, especially for remote, collaborative environments. Portfolio-Ready: You maintain a professional reel or portfolio that showcases diverse editing styles and high technical proficiency. This is a contract-based role with a targeted pay range of $35–$50 per hour. Actual compensation will depend on experience and other factors. Because this is a contract role, no benefits are provided. As this is a contract role, there are no benefits provided. Hours will vary based on project needs, and there are no guaranteed or set weekly hours. Work volume may fluctuate from week to week depending on the scope and timing of assignments. Why you'll love Inspira Amazing people with a great vision and values Ability to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quickly Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits Flexible Paid-time Off Learning and Development Budget Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract worker Interested in learning more about Inspira Education, please visit Inspira Education Group. Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.