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Video Editor

Video editors manipulate and arrange video footage, add effects, music, and graphics to create polished final products for film, television, social media, and corporate use.

$62,000
Median Salary
58,000
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
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Medium Risk

Higher risk than 67% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 62/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
6/10 High
Job Postings
-12%
since 2022
Automation Timeline
3-5 years
until major impact

Why This Job Faces Uncertainty

AI editing tools automating rough cuts and basic editing

Auto-captioning and subtitle generation now AI-powered

One-click video enhancement replacing manual color grading

AI-generated B-roll reducing filming needs

Leaving This Role: 20K+ in basic editing roles
Competition Level: Moderate - storytelling expertise still valued
Your Head Start: 2-4 years to master AI tools and move up

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Low Demand
Current Employment
28.9K
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
729 listings
Adzuna (729)
🇩🇪 Germany
1 listings
Adzuna (0) Arbeitsagentur (1)
🇫🇷 France
303 listings
Adzuna (211) France Travail (92)
🇪🇸 Spain
8 listings
Adzuna (8)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
222 listings
Adzuna (135) Reed (87)
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Creative Director

18-24 months
25%
Salary Change +70%
Skill Overlap
60%

Skills to Learn

Creative VisionTeam LeadershipClient ManagementBrand Strategy

Motion Graphics Designer

6-12 months
38%
Salary Change +25%
Skill Overlap
75%

Skills to Learn

After Effects3D AnimationVisual EffectsDesign Principles

Video Content Strategist

6-12 months
25%
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap
70%

Skills to Learn

Content PlanningPlatform StrategyAnalyticsAudience Growth

Essential Reading

Deepen your knowledge with these recommended books.

In the Blink of an Eye

Walter Murch

"Oscar-winning editor explains the art and psychology of film editing. Transformative for any editor."

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The Lean Forward Moment

Norman Hollyn

"USC film professor breaks down editing techniques with frame-by-frame analysis of classic scenes."

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Art of the Cut: Conversations with Film and TV Editors

Steve Hullfish

"Features in-depth interviews with top film and TV editors about their craft, offering video editors invaluable insights into professional editing techniques, storytelling decisions, and workflow strategies."

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Recommended Courses

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★ Start Here New & Hot

AI Video Editing Tools Mastery

Udemy

Duration 6 hours
Price $29.99
Rating ★ 4.5

Skills You'll Learn

Runway MLDescriptAI WorkflowsEfficiency
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Industry Standard

After Effects for Motion Graphics

School of Motion

Duration 12 weeks
Price $997
Rating ★ 4.9

Skills You'll Learn

Motion DesignAnimationVisual EffectsCinema 4D
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Video Production Specialization

Michigan State on Coursera

Duration 5 months
Price $49/month
Rating ★ 4.6

Skills You'll Learn

Pre-ProductionCinematographyPost-ProductionDistribution
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