Video Editor / VFX Editor

About Detour Studios

Detour Studios is a fast-growing creative agency based in Montreal, working with a wide range of brands across e-commerce, hospitality, fitness, food & beverage, supplements, and startups. We create content built to perform — content that captures attention, tells a story, and drives results.

We’re a young, ambitious team that moves fast, thinks creatively, and cares deeply about quality. No two clients are the same, and no two days look the same either. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be surrounded by people who are serious about creating standout work, you’ll fit right in.

The Role

We’re looking for a full-time Video Editor who is genuinely exceptional at editing short-form content.

This is not just a technical editing role — we’re looking for someone with strong creative instinct, great taste, and a deep understanding of pacing, storytelling, and what makes content perform on social media. You’ll work closely with our videographers and creative team to turn raw footage into polished, engaging pieces built for platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

If you know how to make content feel sharp, intentional, and impossible to scroll past, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do
• Edit high-quality short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, and paid social campaigns
• Shape the pacing, structure, and storytelling of each video to maximize engagement
• Add captions, sound design, transitions, music, and visual elements that elevate the final product
• Color correct footage and ensure a polished, brand-aligned final edit
• Collaborate with videographers, strategists, and creatives to execute the vision behind each piece
• Manage project files, organize footage, and work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Incorporate feedback quickly without sacrificing creative quality
• Stay current on trends, editing styles, and platform best practices in short-form content

What We’re Looking For
• 2+ years of video editing experience, ideally in social media, content creation, or marketing
• A strong portfolio that shows high-level short-form editing skill and creative range
• Proficiency in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of short-form storytelling, rhythm, hooks, pacing, and retention-focused editing
• Great taste in editing choices, music selection, timing, and overall creative execution
• Ability to work quickly, stay organized, and perform in a fast-moving agency environment
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and open to feedback
• Passion for content, branding, marketing, and digital storytelling
• Experience with motion graphics, advanced sound design, or platform-specific editing styles is a strong plus

Why Join Detour
• Join a young, creative, and highly driven team
• Work on a wide variety of exciting brands and industries
• Play a major role in shaping content that actually gets seen and performs
• Grow with a rapidly expanding agency that values creativity and execution
• Be part of a flexible, collaborative, and energetic work environment

Ready to Take the Detour?

If you’re a highly skilled editor who knows how to turn footage into content that grabs attention and keeps it, we’d love to see your work.

Apply now with your CV and portfolio.