Senior Editor - The Heist

Who We Are
Hi! We’re The Heist, the motion design, live action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox, the Brief-to-Built agency.

We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves. From brand films to broadcast spots to social campaigns and experiential content, our team blends craft and curiosity to push ideas further. Across our studios, collaboration is real, feedback is open, and culture matters. We take the work seriously. Ourselves, a little less so.

The Opportunity
The Heist is looking for a Senior Editor to join our post-production team in Toronto. We’re searching for a seasoned, creative, and technically strong editor who brings extensive experience in editing and finishing high-end commercial campaigns. You’ll work closely with our VFX and motion design teams to bring concepts to life, shaping visual stories from initial idea to final delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Lead the editorial process from concept to completion across a variety of commercial and branded content projects

• Cut polished, dynamic edits for broadcast, social campaigns and integrated projects for top-tier clients

• Collaborate closely with VFX artists, motion designers, and creative teams to ensure seamless integration of post elements

• Deliver final picture lock and finishing, including online, colour prep, conform, and versioning

• Provide creative input on pacing, structure, and visual storytelling

• Maintain a high standard of quality, ensuring that all output meets agency and client expectations

• Help guide junior editors and freelancers when needed

• Be available to travel to the US for shoots when required

What You’ll Bring:
• 5+ years of experience editing high-end commercial work in an agency or production studio setting

• Proven experience as both an editor and finisher, including experience with delivery for broadcast and digital

• Strong understanding of VFX and motion pipelines, and comfort working in collaboration with those teams

• Experience working on complex campaigns with multiple deliverables and fast turnarounds

• A portfolio that showcases your ability to cut smart, compelling, and visually impactful work for major brands

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Legally able to travel to the United States when necessary

Bonus Points!:
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, with knowledge of After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Flame as a plus

• Familiarity with finishing workflows including colour grading, online, and mastering

• Understanding of storytelling across platforms – broadcast, social, digital, experiential

• Agency or post house experience with global brand campaigns

Additional Info:
• Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)

• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days

• Consistent culture and team-building events

• Employee recognition and incentive programs

• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year

• Office lunches

• Branded company swag

• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches

• Dog-friendly offices

• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks

• Flex work and travel options

• Comprehensive extended health benefits

Equal Opportunity
At The Heist, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength – it's the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.

To Apply
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please submit your resume along with links to your online portfolio as part of your application (if applicable). Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every submission. However, all applications are kept in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities.