The Primetime Emmy Award for Picture Editing for Variety Programming is awarded to one television series each year.
From 2012 to 2015, the category was called Outstanding Picture Editing for Short-Form Segments and Variety Specials.
Prior to 2012, short-form segments and variety specials competed independently of one another.
The years given are those in which the ceremonies took place.
Outstanding Videotape Editing for a Limited Series or a Special Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special (Multi-Camera Production) Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Outstanding Picture Editing for a Special (Single or Multi-Camera) Outstanding Picture Editing for Short-Form Segments and Variety Specials Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming