Position Type:

Location(s):

United States, San Mateo, CA

Date Posted:

Job ID:

R-122105

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PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

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Senior Video Editor
San Mateo, CA (hybrid)*

As a Senior Video Editor at PlayStation, you are the creative leader trusted with high-priority projects, from global campaigns to franchise launches. You combine editorial mastery, technical expertise, and storytelling intuition to deliver PlayStation’s most important creative work. You thrive under pressure, adapt to ambiguity, and elevate team performance through collaboration and reliability.

Responsibilities:
Creative Leadership & Editorial Excellence

Lead the editorial process for multiple high-stakes projects, delivering polished, emotionally resonant storytelling, balancing competing priorities with precision.
Partner with Producers, Creative Leads, Motion Designers, Game Capture, and Studio Marketing teams to align storytelling across all deliverables.
Shape narrative structure and tone—whether working from a detailed brief or minimal creative direction—with calm precision, maintaining composure and creativity under pressure.
Apply strong storytelling instincts to create edits that reflect the PlayStation voice and engage diverse audiences.
Integrate motion graphics, sound design, and color to maintain PlayStation’s visual standard of excellence.
Remain calm and solutions-oriented under extreme time pressure; anticipate risks and resolve challenges proactively.
Follow established post-production workflows and champion workflow innovation, smart tool usage (including AI-assisted editing and automation), and version control discipline.
Maintain organized timelines and edit structures for scalability and quick revisions or localization

Required Skills and Qualifications:

8+ years of professional experience in video editing or post-production, including AAA game or entertainment campaigns.
Proven ability to manage multiple critical projects with minimal oversight.
Advanced expertise in industry-standard editing software and post-production pipelines. Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or equivalent tools).
Strong collaboration and communication skills across creative and technical partners.
Demonstrated reliability under pressure, maintaining high standards through complex review cycles and fast turnarounds.
Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, or equivalent experience preferred.
PlayStation offers a global hybrid office/remote working model — Flex Modes — which aims to combine the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration. The model is built upon the principle of working together in-person as work requires, with the freedom to work remotely otherwise. We will consider fully remote candidates who are able to come in for 'Moments that Matter'.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$144,300—$216,500 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Senior Video Editor

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