Filmmaker/Editor

Filmmaker / Video Editor (Full-Time, NYC)

Location: New York City (Upper East Side – in-person)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9/9:30 - 5:30/6:00 PM (flexible as needed)

Salary: $60,000/year

Kate McGuire, founder of Converted Closet, is seeking a highly creative, hands-on Filmmaker / Video Editor to join her team in NYC.

This is an in-person role for someone who can take video projects from concept to completion: combining strong storytelling instincts with technical expertise in filming, editing, lighting, and sound. You’ll work within a fast-paced content environment, executing high-quality video while aligning with an overarching content strategy. You will also be expected to be very pro-active and take charge.

About Converted Closet

Converted Closet is a sustainable fashion platform founded by Kate McGuire, showcasing “converted couture” and inspiring people to transform existing clothing into unique, personalized pieces. The brand blends creativity, storytelling, and sustainability to reimagine fashion consumption.

What You’ll Do

• Lead video projects end-to-end: concepting, shooting, editing, and delivery
• Film high-quality content across formats (social, long-form, campaigns, BTS)
• Edit engaging, story-driven videos optimized for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and possibly Patreon
• Organize multitudes of raw footage from multiple shoots and projects, along with assets, and post-production workflows
• Shape visual storytelling through pacing, sound design, music, and graphics
• Execute lighting setups and capture clean, professional audio on set
• Collaborate closely with Kate and the creative team to develop ideas and narratives
• Work quickly and efficiently within a structured content strategy
• Manage timelines and deliver multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Continuously elevate content quality, creative direction, and production efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in filmmaking, video production, or content creation
• Strong proficiency in filming and editing tools (Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar)
• Solid understanding of cinematography, lighting, and sound
• Strong storytelling instincts with an eye for pacing, emotion, and audience retention
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality in a fast-paced environment
• Highly hands-on, self-directed, and proactive
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (team player mindset)
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Incredibly flexible, this will take up all your working hours
• Based in NYC and able to commute to the Upper East Side

Bonus Points

• Experience with fashion, styling, or sustainability-focused brands
• Background in social-first or short-form content strategy
• Motion graphics, animation, or visual effects skills
• Experience working with creators or influencer-driven content

Why Join

• Work directly with a creative founder in a growing fashion + media brand
• Be deeply involved in shaping visual storytelling and brand identity
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and creatively driven environment
• Opportunity to grow into a senior or lead creative role
• We have a lot of fun here!

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s)

• Can you start ASAP?
• Can you provide a portfolio link here?
• If you pass the first interview, are you willing to make a short sample for us? (It will be emailed to you post interview. It is also recommended to look into our instagram before the first interview.)
• Are you very pro-active and excited to work here??

Experience

• Filming: 5 years (Preferred)
• Editing: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

• Manhattan, NY 10021 (Required)

Work Location: In person