Video Editor

About the Role

McCormick is a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, and the company continues to expand its creative team. This opening is for a Video Editor based at the Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland, with a hybrid schedule split 50/50 between onsite and remote work. The role calls for an imaginative, detail-focused editor who can turn source footage into polished video content that supports campaigns, social channels, and digital commerce experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Shape raw footage into engaging videos for social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, as well as broader marketing initiatives.
• Weave brand messaging, storytelling, and visual identity into every finished piece.
• Trim, sequence, and elevate footage with motion graphics, audio, and visual effects.
• Adjust edits, aspect ratios, runtimes, and presentation styles to suit different platforms and audience needs.
• Work closely with marketing, creative, and campaign partners to translate ideas into finished content.
• Keep current with social media trends, editing practices, and best-in-class platform standards.
• Maintain an organized system for media assets and project files.
• Develop and refine brand-specific executions while staying within brand guidelines.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Film/Video, Motion Graphics, Visual Communication, or a similar discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience.
• If no degree is held, 12 or more years of related experience can be considered instead.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong editorial work.
• Advanced capability with editing tools such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Hands-on experience creating short-form, platform-tailored videos for formats like Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Strong command of pacing, storytelling, sound design, and visual composition.
• Experience handling RED RAW (R3D) footage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with creatives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and execution skills.
• A flexible, detail-oriented, adaptable, and deadline-driven mindset.
• The ability to protect brand consistency while still bringing fresh and inventive production ideas.
• Preference for candidates with marketing campaign or branded content experience, color grading and audio editing skills, and familiarity with content performance metrics.
• Experience supporting content across multiple brands and preparing projects for external finishing is advantageous.
• Diplomatic problem-solving skills and the ability to handle changing creative directions with professionalism.
• A proactive approach to anticipating issues, aligning teams, and maintaining strong production quality.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Support for different life stages and choices, along with flexibility.
• Wellbeing programs covering physical, mental, and financial wellness.
• Tuition assistance.
• Standard employee benefits including 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.
• Eligible participation in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan.
• Access to comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Family-support benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility support, Employee Assistance Program access, and caregiver support.
• Retirement and investment options, including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.

Additional Information

This position is expected to start immediately. McCormick does not provide employment visa sponsorship at hire or at any later time. The company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under law.

Salary Details

The base salary range for this role is $74,330 to $130,080 per year. Final pay will depend on location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.