Intermediate Video Editor (3-Month Contract, Potential for Full-Time)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
Who We Are
Hi! We’re The Heist, the motion design, live action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox, the Brief-to-Built agency.
We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves. From brand films to broadcast spots to social campaigns and experiential content, our team blends craft and curiosity to push ideas further. Across our studios, collaboration is real, feedback is open, and culture matters. We take the work seriously. Ourselves, a little less so.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a talented Intermediate Video Editor to join The Heist team in Toronto on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
You'll work closely with our creative, production, and post-production teams to bring a variety of content to life, from social-first videos and digital campaigns to branded content and larger commercial projects.
We're looking for someone with a strong editorial eye, a great sense of pacing and storytelling, and the ability to take projects from raw footage through to polished final deliverables. Some experience with light colour correction and grading is also important.
What You’ll Be Doing
Edit a variety of video content, including branded campaigns, social content, digital ads, and commercial projects.
Collaborate with directors, producers, creatives, and other post-production team members to bring creative concepts to life.
Take projects from initial assembly through to final delivery, incorporating feedback along the way.
Apply light colour correction and grading to ensure footage looks polished, consistent, and on-brand.
Work with music, sound design, graphics, and pacing to elevate storytelling.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
Prepare, organize, and export content in various formats and aspect ratios for different platforms.
Maintain organized project files and follow established post-production workflows.
What You’ll Bring
3-5 years of professional video editing experience, ideally within an agency, production company, or post-production studio.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Experience with Adobe After Effects is an asset.
Working knowledge of colour correction and light grading, using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
A strong portfolio or reel showcasing a range of editing styles and storytelling abilities.
Experience editing social-first content, branded campaigns, and digital advertising.
A great eye for detail, pacing, composition, and visual storytelling.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a larger creative team.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to take creative feedback and turn around revisions efficiently.
Bonus Points!
Experience working on commercial productions or with well-known brands.
Basic motion graphics or animation skills.
Familiarity with sound mixing and audio cleanup.
Experience with different camera formats, codecs, and post-production workflows.
Contract Details
This is an initial 3-month contract based in Toronto, with the potential to transition into a permanent position depending on business needs, performance, and overall fit.
Additional Info
Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
Consistent culture and team-building events
Employee recognition and incentive programs
Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
Office lunches
Branded company swag
Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
Flex work and travel options
Comprehensive extended health benefits