Senior Video Editor

Why Headout?

We’re a rocketship: 9-figure revenue, record growth, and profitable

With $130M in revenue, guests in 100+ cities, and 18 months of profitability, Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry, and we’re just getting started. We've raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term — because that's what our mission needs and deserves. We’re growing, profitable and nowhere near done.

What we do is important

In an increasingly digital world, there is a desperate need to augment our human experience by getting us to interact with the real world around us and the people in it. At Headout, our mission is to be the easiest, fastest, and most delightful way to head out to a real-life experience — from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between.

Why now?

The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. We’ve hit profitability, built momentum, and proven the model — but there’s so much more to build. If you’re looking to join a company where the trajectory is steep and your impact is real, this is the moment.

Our culture

Reinventing the travel industry isn't easy, but that's the fun part.

We care deeply about ownership, craft, and impact, and we’re here to do the best work of our careers. We won’t pretend like it’s for everyone but if you’re a builder who loves solving tough problems, you’ll feel right at home. Read more about our unique values here: https://bit.ly/HeadoutPlaybook

The Role

Do you have a discerning eye for detail, a natural storytelling instinct, and the leadership skills to elevate a creative team? Are you ready to meet tight deadlines while pushing the boundaries of video content across multiple formats? If you’re nodding yes, we need you as our next Senior Video Editor!

You’ll create visually stunning, narrative-driven videos that captivate and inspire our audience across platforms. In this role, your extensive experience will not only bring technical mastery and creative vision but also set the standard for quality and efficiency within our team. If you thrive on challenges, adapt quickly, and love to innovate, then this role is perfect for you.

What makes this role special?

• Transform Content into Masterpieces: Shape raw footage into engaging stories that resonate on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and our websites.
• Drive Creative Excellence: Collaborate with scriptwriters and editors to craft narratives that are not just edited, but finely told.
• Creative Collaboration: Discuss and solve editing problem statements with the team, helping elevate the creative skills and workflow.
• Innovate Constantly: Stay ahead of design, video, and social media trends to push our creative output to new heights.
• Create Lasting Impact: Define how our brand tells its story, ensuring every project meets our high-quality standards.

What skills & experience do you need?

A Master Editor’s Toolkit:

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects. Strong proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator as well.
• Expert skills in color grading and sound design [experience with DaVinci Resolve is a plus for color grading]

Proven Storytelling Expertise:

• 1-5 years of professional video editing experience with a portfolio that showcases strong ability to turn raw footage into compelling narratives. Strong knowledge and application of motion graphics is a must.
• Ability to enhance engagement and retention by applying precise pacing, balanced composition, and seamless visual transitions.

Leadership & Ownership:

• You bring initiative, accountability, and a willingness to support or guide others when needed. Experience in mentoring or managing teammates is a strong plus.
• A history of taking full ownership of projects, from conceptualization to final delivery, while consistently meeting deadlines.

Versatility Across Formats:

• Ability to edit a diverse range of content including live action footage, stock clips, motion graphics, etc.
• Comfortable producing content tailored for different platforms (long form videos, shorts/reels, etc.) while maintaining brand consistency. Ability to learn and unlearn to fit into the standards of editing at Headout.

AI Skills:

• Proficiency with generative AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Runway AI, Krea AI, Kling AI, Hailuo AI, etc.) is a must for creating innovative video content.

EEO statement

At Headout, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the community at large. Headout provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. During the interview process, if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the recruiter assigned to your application or email us at [email protected].

Privacy policy

Please note that once you apply for this job profile your personal data will be retained for a period of one (1) year. Headout shall process this data for recruitment purposes only. Once the relevant job profile is filled or once the time period of one (1) year from the date of the job application has passed, whichever is later, Headout shall either delete your data or inform you that it shall keep it in its database for future roles. In compliance with the relevant privacy laws, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. If you have any concerns or questions about the way Headout handle your data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer for more information.