Editor, Video Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for editor, video, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for best practices expertise related to the online presentation of video, graphic and audio content.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• To come brimming with creative video ideas to each meeting
• Attention to detail on all pieces of work
• High technical proficiency with video editing/motion graphics systems
• Knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, Final Cut Pro, Indesign
• Knowledge of producing video for various devices iphone, ipad etc, and interest of new developments and innovation in video content
• Understanding of color correction techniques in an edit environment
• Expert knowledge in transcoding video files
• Deep knowledge of Adobe Premiere

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the editor, video position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for operational support of all common industry used video compression formats and codecs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Create pitch videos in various styles and to a brief, in order to enhance new business opportunities
• Extensive experience utilizing Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects
• Deep understanding and experience with compression/transcoding software, especially Adobe Media Encoder and DaVinci Resolve
• Working knowledge of production equipment and operation on-set etiquette and decorum
• Solid media contacts and the knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media
• Editing sports content to include working on promos, long and short form feature content, magazine shows and preview and review packages
• Working closely with the Creative Producer on strategy for the edit team technically, operationally and managerially
• Representing the edit department on all key working practice updates, working closely with relevant support teams to ensure any workflow developments, software/ hardware upgrades are fully tested and approved for operational use

I am excited to be applying for the position of editor, video. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for regular guidance and training on video production for the team as well as regular meetings with other departments in the studio on video workflow updates.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Be able to update and organize footage, generate reviewable files, and outputs for finishing / conform
• Edit with music to create works that excite, inform, and tell a story
• Maintaining content quality under condensed schedules
• Prepare projects and handle final deliveries of necessary formats
• Prepare projects for archival and maintaining internal project databases
• Competent and confident with Final Cut and/or Premiere, with After Effects and Photoshop
• Performs custom and specialized video editing in the studio or on location using a variety of still cameras and other equipment
• Experience with After Effects and Photoshop (Adobe Creative Suite)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the editor, video position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support for video capturing and editing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent understanding of video compression and optimisation for web video
• Experience of archiving
• Experience with shooting original content is essential
• Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite
• High level of proficiency in post-production programs (especially Premiere)
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, ever-changing production environment
• Prior management experience helpful
• Knowledge of Associated Press style and media ethics and copyright law

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the editor, video position.

Previously, I was responsible for training for video editing staff as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro NLE
• Strong knowledge of media file types
• Competent in color correction, and understands audio file types and audio mixing
• Basics of web media content creation
• Thorough understanding of Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects
• Proficient with professional camera equipment and lighting
• High proficiency with Adobe CC (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Illustrator)
• Passion for art, design and technology