Editor, Video Job Description

Editor, Video Job Description

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Editor, video provides high quality video creative and technical editing and encoding services to our clients/partnersand delivery within tight timeframes.

Editor, Video Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Assist with production, shoot and edit scripted videos, short and long-form testimonials, and create video content for web and other presentation formats
The successful candidate will need to have a proven track record of shooting and editing HD footage and be proficient in Adobe Premiere
Work with our team of creative professionals to develop high-end videos and cutting-edge video content in support of our partners
Edit single or multi-camera footage according to tight scripts and storyboards or loose producer guidelines
Budget, produce, shoot, edit and upload upwards of 10 videos per month for Prevention.com
Support the creative team, editing a wide variety of video content including, product videos, technology videos, athlete vignettes, expedition stories and more
Support creation of catalogs and workbooks
Integrate video, animation, still images, text and audio into the finished product
Create layouts utilizing graphic production skills for retail graphics, trade shows, sales meeting graphics and all other corporate collateral
Work alongside the Art Director and design team to capture and edit digital video content for MR PORTER

Editor, Video Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for Editor, Video

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the editor, video job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Communications, Video, Film, Education, Editing, Marketing, Video Production, Journalism, Technical, Television

Skills for Editor, Video

Desired skills for editor, video include:

Adobe Premiere
PC based workstations
ProTools
MS-Office Suite
Codecs
Formats
Plug-ins
Video editing workflow
State-of-the-art video technology
Facebook

Desired experience for editor, video includes:

Providing ad-hoc editing services to other departments as required
Experience of working as a non-linear video editor, ideally, in a television news environment
Ability to work independently when required - making sound judgements about shot and audio selection
Minimum three (3) years experience in typography, color, composition, compositing, key framing and title design
Minimum one (1) year experience creating multi-channel digital content
Minimum one (1) year experience in color correction and sound design experience

Editor, Video Examples

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Editor, Video Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an editor, video. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for editor, video
  • A proven track record of translating a brand's vision through video content is expected
  • Experience in adhering to Corporate Identity and tonal guidelines, as all work will need to adhere to our CI and tonal standards
  • A track record of flawless execution
  • A collaborative approach is expected, with the candidate working alongside partner agencies and/or multiple teams to ensure their needs are met
  • Ability to work both in-office and on assignment/remotely
  • Maintain in-depth understanding of game capture abilities & tools specifically in Frostbite
  • Plan, storyboard, order kit, light, operate, direct, edit and code/upload video
  • Liaise with Production to plan and produce all video content within budget
  • Oversee freelancers and junior team members on shooting and editing, to ensure tone and quality is in line with brand values
  • Research images, music and video content as support material to video shoots
Qualifications for editor, video
  • A professional approach to work with great attention to detail, high quality and consistency
  • Experience in the use of a variety of professional video cameras, camera mounts and controllers
  • Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment well under pressure with a flexible, creative attitude both within a team and autonomously
  • Ability to present creative video ideas to wider Creative team, constantly striving to create strong engaging content to keep MR PORTER ahead of its competitors
  • Proficiency in After Effects and Photoshop
  • Minimum 5+ years experience as an editor/videographer
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Editor, Video Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of editor, video. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for editor, video
  • Self-motivator, creative thinker & problem solver
  • Enjoys working in teams independently
  • Edit and post videos to the company's website
  • Collaborate with colleagues to produce and publish videos
  • Interact with Editorial, Program Managers, Online Publishing, and other internal teams as needed
  • Assist as needed on internal video shoots (grip, data wrangler)
  • Handle the post production of a wide range of Branded video projects
  • Direct assistant editors and post production PAs
  • Working with raw footage to edit cohesive and polished videos
  • Assemble raw materials into a cohesive story
Qualifications for editor, video
  • Must have a reel and/or portfolio to be considered
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Film or Television Production with emphasis in film or television program editing, preferred
  • Thorough understanding of Avid Media Composer, Adobe CC2014, and Final Cut Studio
  • Specialized knowledge of video production operational knowledge of all types of audio and video equipment, set design and lighting, camera work, script writing and post production including graphics, audio
  • 3-5 years producing engaging video content that will meet our quality standards
  • A minimum of 5 years’ professional editorial experience in a film, television, or videogame cinematics environment
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Editor, Video Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of editor, video. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for editor, video
  • Edits videos for web using professional editing system and produces cuts for review and approval
  • Working alongside Creative Director, Art Director, Editorial director to create new concepts for video content
  • Working alongside the design team and Art Director creating video and motion graphics for Video titles and presentations
  • Become a brand guardian by reviewing designs for consistency
  • Maintain the video style guide and revise as necessary
  • Work with Editorial, Photography, Marketing and Retail teams to design and deliver excellent visuals with quality and performance
  • Create storyboards for internal sign off and external team briefing
  • Basic retouching, color correcting and optimization of images and video for the web
  • Liaise with in-house Production team to plan and produce all video content within budget
  • Research Videographer/DOPs, set designers, illustrators, commissioning music, that are on brand
Qualifications for editor, video
  • Flexibility, ability to multi-task and interact with multidisciplinary teams across the company
  • Creative thinker who can devise and deliver programming
  • Self-motivated with a passion for understanding audience needs
  • Minimum of one year previous professional experience as an editor using standard broadcast non-linear editing equipment, preferably Final Cut Pro
  • Work with producers and graphic designers to visually enhance information in the newscast
  • You’re a clear communicator and collaborator with internal partners and clients spanning development and marketing
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of editor, video. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for editor, video
  • Provide professionally edited content for various HomeAway brand channels
  • Maintain visual color and quality standards as defined by Creative Content Director
  • Manage and acquire music assets
  • Work with director, producer and project teams to ensure content is completed to meet project goals
  • Be comfortable and familiar with various forms of video/film genres, including documentary, narrative, and corporate styles
  • Assist editors in assembling/preparing a course for editing
  • Layout basic narrative structure for each movie in editing timeline
  • Prepare and organize footage to appropriate format prior to editing
  • Review footage, identify issues, and provide suggestions for editing
  • Perform basic narrative and screen-capture editing tasks
Qualifications for editor, video
  • Excellent knowledge of Premier, Photoshop, Final Cut, After Effects, Speedgrade
  • Awareness of Sound Booth systems for voiceovers
  • Able to work closely with directors, producers, and with other team members
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional editorial in a film, television, or videogame cinematics environment
  • Efficient in motion graphics, After Effects, Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Comfortable with DSLR photo and video application
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Editor, Video Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of editor, video. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for editor, video
  • Complete post production for projects including grading, mastering, encoding in different formats and uploading to the web
  • Edit videos, using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and more
  • Participate in an ongoing process to improve efficiency and accuracy for current vendor and contractor workflows and communication
  • Prepare, and edit footage (screencap/live action/B-roll) with accompanying narrative track
  • Work with green screen, live action multi-cam, and documentary style footage
  • Perform color grading on Live Action movies or courses as required
  • Ensure the video presents the author’s instruction clearly with concise phrasing and a smooth, even flow by removing unnecessary rephrases, pauses, and other audible distractions and restructuring phrasing as required
  • Ensure proper and consistent audio levels in individual videos and throughout the entire training course using different audio processing methods and techniques
  • Review daily work to ensure delivery of a superior product
  • Prepare notes and assets and oversee contractor/vendor courses when assigned
Qualifications for editor, video
  • Proven national level promotion editorial and graphic design experience, presented in a professionally produced reel
  • Familiar with 3DSMax (or a leading 3D modeling package) and Photoshop with the capacity to learn new tools, and artistic method
  • Shows an able understanding of fundamental technical topics, and is capable of implementing them into their workflow to execute assignments
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator)
  • Expertise in industry standard and relevant editing platforms and supplementary software Photoshop and After effects
  • Degree or extensive high level experience in Film/Video editing and compositing required

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