Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world's longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site's audience of over 7 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 20 years.
Purpose of the role:
This role will help RA grow around the world through first-class video material. Based in New York City, the Video Editor & Producer will contribute to RA’s North American storytelling through ideas, video assistance and content creation.
Working closely with the Content Production Lead, Lead Producer/Director, Reviews & Curation Lead, North American Editor, GM North America and wider leadership, this role will deliver projects that help RA’s content team reach its global and North American targets.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in the production of RA’s video content, working across projects of different scales and lengths within the Film and Content teams.
- Produce and edit quickly without sacrificing quality, balancing pace, craft and clear storytelling.
- Work closely with the Content Production Lead and Lead Producer/Director to prioritise, execute and deliver projects.
- Bring speed, ingenuity and creativity to the next era of RA’s mid- and long-form video on YouTube.
- Collaborate across US and EU time zones with RA’s Editorial, Design and Brand teams.
- Shoot and produce North America-focused short-form content for RA’s social channels.
- Contribute new ideas for North America-focused storytelling on a weekly basis.
- Work alongside RA’s Reviews & Curation Lead to reinvigorate the look of curation for global electronic music fans.
- Support the team in delivering projects across North America, including Los Angeles and CDMX.
We’re looking for:
- An end-to-end content producer, editor and videographer with a portfolio of multimedia, cross-platform content examples.
- 3+ years’ experience publishing on YouTube, primarily, as well as Instagram and TikTok.
- A 360° content producer/editor who can turn ideas into compelling content for any platform.
- An excellent multimedia storyteller who prioritises hooks, structure and clarity.
- Experience across Adobe Suite, including Premiere Pro and Photoshop, plus Figma, CapCut and in-app publishing tools.
- Motion graphics experience is helpful but not essential.
- Comfortable presenting short-form content on camera preferable but not essential.
- A self-starter who is comfortable working across time zones and can be trusted to execute briefs independently.
- An organised and collaborative working style, with comfort taking feedback and iterating quickly.
- Deep curiosity for electronic music and the communities that shape it, especially the diverse scenes emerging across North America.
What we offer you:
- Generous annual leave policies aimed at promoting work-life balance.
- Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location.
- Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
- Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health. This includes discounted Classpass memberships, and custom-fitted earplugs.
- Company-led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
- Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
- Regular company-wide Q&A’s with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.
- A transparent internal company culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see:https://ra.co/about/diversity).
- Active involvement in community projects within the electronic music community (see: https://ra.co/about/community).
More about RA:
As an independent company run by devoted dance music enthusiasts, our mission is to bring together the world's electronic music communities. Our Global Contributor Network (GCN) and international teams help us establish connections with hyper-niche local scenes.
We became B-Corp certified in 2024, which counts us among businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy and part of a community that meets high social and environmental impact standards.
We especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We aim for our team to reflect the communities we engage with. We ensure everyone is valued and respected by actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Our values:
- Electronic music is art.
- We celebrate the progressive values that underpin electronic music.
- We advocate for a more inclusive and equitable electronic music community.
- We honour the past, present and future of electronic music.
- We use innovation to empower the community.
- We choose honesty over gain and purpose over profit.
- We're always front left.
This role is a full-time, fixed-term position based in New York City. The annual salary range for this role is $70,000–80,000. If you have questions about the role, please contact work@ra.co.
This listing will be open for a minimum of two weeks from 3rd of July. Please be sure to add work@ra.co to your contacts and check your junk/spam folder for emails from us.
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