Video Editor – Remote at Sundayy

Job Description

Backroads is a renowned leader in active travel, dedicated to connecting travelers with some of the most beautiful and inspiring destinations around the world. With over four decades of experience, the company specializes in creating exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips across more than 50 countries. Their offerings include land-based journeys, small luxury ship cruises on rivers and oceans, and specialized itineraries for families and solo travelers. Backroads prides itself on delivering authentic, enriching, and often life-changing travel experiences that foster a deeper appreciation for nature, culture, and adventure. The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment, emphasizing growth, collaboration, and a passion for outdoor exploration.

About The Role

As a Video Editor at Backroads, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our travel stories to life through compelling visual content. Your primary responsibility will be transforming raw footage—captured by guests, trip leaders, and photographers worldwide—into polished, engaging videos that inspire and resonate with our audience. This role is centered on post-production, focusing on editing high-quality short- and mid-form videos optimized for social media platforms, websites, YouTube, and paid advertising channels. You will ensure each piece aligns with Backroads’ brand voice and visual style, effectively communicating the spirit of adventure and exploration that defines our company.

This position does not involve fieldwork or travel; instead, it emphasizes creative editing, asset management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including marketing, social media, and content departments. Your work will directly contribute to the company’s marketing and storytelling efforts, helping to showcase the beauty and excitement of our trips while maintaining a well-organized video library for ongoing content needs. Success in this role involves consistently producing engaging, on-brand videos at scale, managing multiple projects efficiently, and supporting the company’s overall content strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience editing digital video content in a fast-paced environment
Strong storytelling instincts with the ability to craft narratives from existing footage
Experience creating content for social media, YouTube, websites, and paid channels
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; experience with After Effects or motion graphics is a plus
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage large volumes of media files
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working collaboratively with marketing, social media, or brand teams
Background or interest in travel, outdoor activities, lifestyle, or sports content is advantageous

Responsibilities

Review, organize, and select footage from a variety of sources including guest videos, trip leader footage, and staff contributions
Edit short- and mid-form videos optimized for social media, web, YouTube, and paid advertising channels
Enhance raw footage through color correction, stabilization, audio editing, and other post-production techniques
Adapt single pieces of footage into multiple platform-specific versions to maximize reach and engagement
Maintain consistency in brand voice and visual style across all video content
Manage and organize the video asset library, ensuring easy retrieval and proper archiving
Develop and implement tagging and storage practices for incoming media assets
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support additional editing or production needs
Provide guidance to staff on capturing usable footage to improve content quality
Track project progress using tools like Jira and participate in weekly production meetings

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match, flexible spending plans, and parental leave
Generous paid time off, including holidays and additional leave for Backroads trips
Employee travel benefits including complimentary trips and discounts for friends and family
Industry discounts on outdoor gear and related products
Alternative commuter incentives such as biking, walking, carpooling, and public transportation allowances
Wellness programs including lunchtime bike rides and yoga sessions

Equal Opportunity

Backroads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and equal opportunity, ensuring that all qualified candidates have an equal chance to contribute to our vibrant community.

Desired Skills and Experience
Information Technology

Benefits found in job post

Vision insurance
401(k)