Video Editor

About the role

Fortress is seeking a versatile Video Editor to join its fast‑moving media team in Irvine. You will craft everything from polished brand films to quick‑turn social ads and long‑form documentaries, using both traditional editing tools and AI‑driven workflows. This role reports directly to leadership and expects proactive ownership of the entire post‑production process.

Key responsibilities

• Edit brand films, commercials, and high‑craft client projects from raw footage to final delivery.
• Produce short‑form content for paid social platforms such as Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and in‑feed ads.
• Assemble long‑form pieces including interviews, mini‑docs, case studies, and narrative content.
• Handle color grading, sound design, and finishing using DaVinci Resolve.
• Build and maintain organized editing systems, project structures, and asset libraries.
• Integrate AI tools for transcription, generative b‑roll, voice cloning, captioning, repurposing, and denoising.
• Collaborate in‑person with the Irvine team on shoots, edit reviews, and client deliverables.

Required profile

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience in agency, in‑house, freelance, or production environments.
• Strong proficiency in DaVinci Resolve (edit, color, Fairlight, Fusion basics).
• Working fluency in Premiere Pro and ability to switch between software as needed.
• Portfolio demonstrating range across brand, social, and long‑form formats.
• Hands‑on experience with AI post‑production tools (e.g., Runway, Descript, ElevenLabs, Adobe Podcast, OpusClip, CapCut AI).
• Excellent story instincts, pacing, rhythm, and cut motivation.
• Solid fundamentals in color grading and audio.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Required skills

• DaVinci Resolve
• Premiere Pro
• Runway
• Descript
• ElevenLabs
• Adobe Podcast
• OpusClip
• CapCut AI
• After Effects
• Fusion

What we offer

• Competitive salary $60,000–$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work onsite in Irvine.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact creative projects for leading brands.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced environment that encourages innovation and AI adoption.