Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re seeking a talented Video Editor for a hybrid opportunity in Irvine, California. This is a two-year+ contract role with a leading pharmaceutical client.

In this role, you'll work collaboratively in a fast-paced creative environment to produce high-quality, compelling video content. You will be responsible for designing and animating motion graphics, editing video content, and helping conceptualize visual treatments that align with strategic storytelling goals. Healthcare or pharmaceutical industry experience is a strong plus.

Video Editor Responsibilities:

• Design and animate motion graphics for video content, digital campaigns, and social media.

• Edit video content from assembly to final delivery, maintaining brand and regulatory guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with creative directors, copywriters, and account teams to ensure visuals align with strategy and storytelling goals.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Help conceptualize visual treatments and pitch new ideas for campaigns.

• Maintain and organize project files, assets, and templates.

• Stay current with industry trends, animation techniques, and new tools.

Video Editor Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in motion design and video editing (pharma experience preferred but not required).

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere.

• Working knowledge of Cinema 4D or other 3D software is a major plus.

• Strong sense of typography, design, timing, and storytelling.

• Ability to adapt to multiple brand styles and adhere to regulatory requirements.

• Comfortable taking feedback and making revisions quickly and accurately.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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