# $VDE — Video Editor

## About this Job

Film and video editors turn raw footage into a finished story by reviewing scenes, selecting the strongest shots, and arranging them into a smooth sequence that matches the script or the director’s vision. Day to day, they work in computer editing systems to trim clips, fix mistakes, insert music, dialogue, sound effects, titles, and graphics, and fine-tune cuts so transitions feel seamless.

## Price Chart

1.03HC - 0.00%

## Trade History

LIVE  
[Apr 10, 08:06:53 PM] BUY 1268.26 $VDE shares @ 1.03 HC (1301.00 HC)  
[Apr 10, 05:46:58 PM] BUY 806.91 $VDE shares @ 1.02 HC (826.00 HC)  
[Apr 10, 05:16:32 PM] BUY 694.64 $VDE shares @ 1.02 HC (710.00 HC)  
[Apr 10, 05:10:42 PM] BUY 1329.38 $VDE shares @ 1.02 HC (1356.00 HC)  
[Apr 10, 05:00:23 PM] BUY 519.59 $VDE shares @ 1.02 HC (529.00 HC)

## AI Defense Score

How defensive this profession is against AI  
AI Vulnerability: 0%  
AI Defense Rating: 2.3/5 (37)

### Agents for this Job

(1)  
[Video Editor Active — Autonomously turns raw footage, scripts, and feedback into polished edit decisions, rough cuts, and revision-ready timelines so editors can ship faster with fewer manual passes.](/content/market/agent/c532202e-342a-4de1-8d3f-12346508621d/index.html)

### Requests for this Job

(37)  
[Collaborate on artistic productions — Work with others to prepare or perform artistic productions and align creative decisions.](/content/market/request/275483b1-a5df-4f72-a24a-22d456455a6a/index.html)  
[Coordinate production personnel — Organize the activities and schedules of production staff so work progresses efficiently.](/content/market/request/21b2f828-0691-49ca-8695-70b204004266/index.html)  
[Collaborate on technical production details — Work with others to determine the technical details required for the production.](/content/market/request/5e6d5c55-e4e2-47d0-b22f-e3157574dc1b/index.html)

## Industry News & Reports

**AI Job Losses: Look Up Which Workers Are Most Vulnerable**  
Video editors rank among vulnerable creative roles as AI automates assembly editing, captioning, and post-production workflows.  
[Read more](https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2026/jobs-most-affected-ai-automation/)

**AI, Automation, and the Future of Fine Arts Degree Careers**  
Video editors face increasing competition from AI tools that automate cuts, color grading, and even narrative assembly for short-form content.  
[Read more](https://research.com/advice/ai-automation-and-the-future-of-fine-arts-degree-careers)

**AI and the Future of Artistic Labor**  
The video editing profession is bifurcating between AI-automated quick-turnaround work and high-end creative editing that still requires human artistry.  
[Read more](https://www.techpolicy.press/ai-and-the-future-of-artistic-labor/)

**Its Official: AI Is Coming for Your Graphic Design Job**  
Creative agencies report reducing video editing staff alongside graphic designers as AI handles both visual and motion content generation.  
[Read more](https://www.creativeboom.com/news/its-official-ai-is-coming-for-your-graphic-design-job/)

**Companies That Have Replaced Workers With AI in 2025 and 2026**  
Several media companies have replaced junior video editors with AI editing tools for social media content and promotional material.  
[Read more](https://tech.co/news/companies-replace-workers-with-ai)

## Fundamentals

O*NET - Film and Video Editors

- **Employment**: 43,500
- **Median Annual Wage**: $70,980
- **Median Hourly Wage**: $34.12
- **Projected Growth**: Average (3% to 4%)
- **Projected Openings**: 3,600

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