Video Producer & Editor - Brand Studio

• Making the world of finance and tech more accessible and inclusive through better design and visual storytelling
• Coming up with creative and unexpected ways to make complicated ideas easier to understand
• Getting to the heart of what we’re trying to communicate and the emotions we’re trying to evoke
• Leveling up our brand by bringing world-class video to various surface areas, from marketing to product experiences
• Elevating Plaid’s brand through world-class live-action video — from campaign stories and product explainers to internal and event content
• Capturing and editing cinematic stories that make Plaid’s products, people, and impact feel human, relatable, and inspiring
• Collaborating with the Brand Studio and design system teams to ensure visual consistency, high craft, and scalable production practices across all video work
• Partnering with brand, product, and growth marketing teams to concept and produce compelling video campaigns that clarify complex ideas and drive engagement
• Providing creative input and on-set mentorship to teammates and freelancers, helping raise the overall quality and storytelling craft of our video output

• 4–6+ years of experience producing, filming, and editing live-action video content for brands, agencies, or creative studios
• Proven ability to plan, shoot, and deliver end-to-end video productions, from pre-production and on-set direction through post-production
• Hands-on experience with camera operation, lighting, and sound for small- to medium-scale productions
• Strong eye for composition, framing, and cinematic storytelling, with the ability to translate complex concepts into engaging narratives
• Skilled at directing on-camera talent and conducting interviews, creating a relaxed environment that brings out authentic performances
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro with experience in color correction and grading (DaVinci Resolve or equivalent)
• Familiarity with Figma, Descript, Runway, and emerging AI tools that enhance creative workflows and storytelling
• Experience capturing and editing product UI footage (laptop or mobile screens) to illustrate real-world product use
• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple shoots and timelines
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional live-action and editing craft, showcasing versatility across campaign, product, and brand storytelling

Bonus: experience building or contributing to an in-house video studio, including input on equipment selection, set design, or production workflow