Junior Editor

Colossal is seeking a story-driven Junior Editor to transform footage from the lab, the field, and the day-to-day work behind de-extinction into sharp, emotionally resonant content. This role blends hands-on editing with essential assistant editor responsibilities. From organizing and logging a continuous flow of footage to building selects, string-outs, and cuts that uncover the de-extinction story as it unfolds. The ideal candidate has strong storytelling instincts, meticulous organizational skills, an eye for meaningful moments in unscripted material, and an eagerness to experiment with new tools and formats.

This position is based on-site full time in Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities:

Story & Edit Support

Build structured stringouts for field footage

Assemble select cutdowns that highlight key moments and emotional beats that are brand-forward

Log, tag, and organize footage by both content and storytelling intent

Editing & Content Creation

Create social cutdowns and platform-native edits (Instagram, X, etc.)

Adapt longer-form content into sharp, high-impact short-form pieces

Contribute to brand sizzles and exploratory edits

Support video shorts and formatting for multiple distribution platforms

Post-Production Workflow

Assist with importing media and organizing raw footage

Maintain clean project structures and asset libraries

Help manage and organize the internal video library for easy access and reuse

Audio & Finishing

Assist with basic audio editing, synchronization, and cleanup

Source music and support light sound design when needed

Perform basic color correction to ensure visual consistency

Preferred Qualifications

Foundational AE + editing skills with strong instincts for pacing and storytelling

Experience editing for social platforms and understanding of platform-specific formats

Proficiency in Premiere Pro (After Effects a plus)

Highly organized with strong attention to detail in post-production workflows

Experience with AI-driven post-production tools and automation techniques is a plus

Interest in science, technology, and de-extinction

What Colossal Offers Full-Time Employees:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Excellent paid time off and company holidays so you can rest and recharge

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Company matched 401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave at 100% salary for up to 12 weeks

Education reimbursement

An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state

The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices.

Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. Something Colossal.

Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.

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