Senior Video Editor

PlayStation Global • San Mateo, CA

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Video Editor at PlayStation, you are the creative leader trusted with high-priority projects, from global campaigns to franchise launches. You combine editorial mastery, technical expertise, and storytelling intuition to deliver PlayStation’s most important creative work. You thrive under pressure, adapt to ambiguity, and elevate team performance through collaboration and reliability.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in video editing or post-production, including AAA game or entertainment campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage multiple critical projects with minimal oversight.
• Advanced expertise in industry-standard editing software and post-production pipelines. Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or equivalent tools).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across creative and technical partners.
• Demonstrated reliability under pressure, maintaining high standards through complex review cycles and fast turnarounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial process for multiple high-stakes projects, delivering polished, emotionally resonant storytelling, balancing competing priorities with precision.
• Partner with Producers, Creative Leads, Motion Designers, Game Capture, and Studio Marketing teams to align storytelling across all deliverables.
• Shape narrative structure and tone—whether working from a detailed brief or minimal creative direction—with calm precision, maintaining composure and creativity under pressure.
• Apply strong storytelling instincts to create edits that reflect the PlayStation voice and engage diverse audiences.
• Integrate motion graphics, sound design, and color to maintain PlayStation’s visual standard of excellence.
• Remain calm and solutions-oriented under extreme time pressure; anticipate risks and resolve challenges proactively.
• Follow established post-production workflows and champion workflow innovation, smart tool usage (including AI-assisted editing and automation), and version control discipline.
• Maintain organized timelines and edit structures for scalability and quick revisions or localization

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• matching 401(k)
• paid time off
• wellness program
• employee discounts for Sony products
• bonus package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level