Open Position: Video Editor & Producer

You are passionate about elegant visual storytelling, cinematic editing, and the timeless appeal of classic and modern collector cars? You have a refined aesthetic sensibility and the technical skills to transform raw footage of any quality into premium, on-brand video content? You can switch seamlessly between long-form narrative editing and fast-paced social media formats — all while maintaining a consistent visual identity? If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you!

About Classic Driver

Founded in 1998, Classic Driver is one of the world’s most influential channels for collector car culture. Millions of passionate readers and enthusiasts follow our fast-paced social feeds, read our online magazine, and explore our curated marketplace of exceptional automobiles. Our headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, with an international creative team operating remotely.

Company: Classic Driver / classicdriver.com

Job Title: Video Editor & Producer
Department: Content & Video
Reports to: Director of Productions / Editor-in-Chief
Location: Milan
Availability: Immediately / Upon agreement

Duties & Responsibilities

As Classic Driver’s Video Editor & Producer, you help define and implement the brand’s classic, elegant, and stylish visual identity across all video formats. You edit, refine, and elevate footage from diverse sources — from high-end productions to spontaneous smartphone clips — into a seamless, recognisable stream of premium content.

Video Editing & Post-Production

  • Support the content team in defining and developing new Classic Driver video formats 
  • Edit long-form video features, interviews, and documentary-style storytelling.
  • Produce short-form, fast-paced social media videos tailored for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical formats.
  • Craft cohesive narratives from mixed-quality footage (client assets, event clips, archive material, on-site shoots).
  • Perform colour grading, audio editing, and music selection to achieve a polished, high-end finish.
  • Maintain and evolve Classic Driver’s signature visual style across all content.

Content Production & Creative Execution

  • Support the planning and preparation of video content across multiple formats.
  • Assist with storyboarding, shot lists, and creative concepts for editorial and branded projects.
  • Brief freelance video producers on content deliverables 
  • Assist with production logistics
  • Prepare deliverables for publication, including subtitles, thumbnails, metadata, and platform-specific cuts.
  • Ensure visual consistency and attention to detail in all video outputs.

Graphics, Motion & Brand Identity

  • Design clean, elegant graphics and layouts in line with Classic Driver’s visual identity.
  • Create simple motion graphics and animations for intros, transitions, and informational overlays.
  • Commission and supervise freelance talents 
  • Help maintain a cohesive on-screen typography and graphic language.

AI-Assisted Video Workflows

  • Use AI tools for tasks such as rough cuts, transcription, audio enhancement, upscaling, or asset generation.
  • Recommend new tools and workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and storytelling.

Content Coordination & Asset Management

  • Review, organise, and prepare incoming footage from freelancers, partners, events, and internal contributors.
  • Work closely with the Director of Productions, Editor-in-Chief, and social media team to align on priorities and deadlines.
  • Maintain structured archives of templates, footage, graphics, and project files.

Production Support 

  • Assist on location at shoots with basic camera work, lighting support, logistics, or content capture.
  • Attend events or productions when required to gather supplementary footage or produce quick-turnaround clips.

Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings:

  • Proven experience as a video editor for both long-form and short-format social media content.
  • A strong aesthetic sense and understanding of elegant, timeless visual storytelling.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
  • Experience with Adobe After Effects or similar tools for motion graphics and simple animations.
  • Familiarity with AI video tools and openness to integrating new technologies.
  • Ability to elevate varied-quality footage into a polished, unified visual product.
  • Understanding of social video trends, best practices, and platform-specific storytelling.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A collaborative mindset suited for working with a distributed international team.
  • Enthusiasm for classic and modern collector cars — and a strong interest in design, culture, and aesthetics.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to help shape Classic Driver’s premium video identity and contribute to a growing creative team, send your CV, showreel, and a short introduction explaining why you’re the ideal candidate to [email protected].