Video Editor Position
Location: Remote (U.S. Applicants Only)
Department: Digital Content
Reports To: Digital Media Manager
Status: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Video Editor to join our Digital Content team. This role is perfect for a creative professional who thrives on transforming raw footage into powerful, visually compelling stories. From cinematic storytelling and social media clips to corporate content and event coverage, you’ll play a key role in shaping our visual narrative.
Key Responsibilities
1. Video Editing & Post-Production
- Edit high-quality video content for various formats, including cinematic storytelling, documentaries, corporate videos, and social media.
- Craft seamless narratives through smooth transitions, precise pacing, and compelling visual sequences.
- Ensure brand consistency, creative integrity, and technical excellence in all edits.
2. Color Grading & Correction
- Perform advanced color correction and grading (DaVinci Resolve or equivalent) to enhance tone, mood, and visual consistency.
- Apply LUTs and color adjustments to align with the project’s creative direction.
3. On-Set Video Production & Technical Support
- Record video content as needed and operate cameras, gimbals, stabilizers, and tripods.
- Set up lighting (e.g., three-point lighting, softboxes) for cinematic quality.
- Ensure high-quality audio capture using microphones, boom mics, lapel mics, and sound mixers.
- Manage video file organization and transfers between production and post-production.
4. Storytelling & Content Structuring
- Assist with storyboarding and developing narrative structures for projects.
- Select and organize footage to create a compelling emotional and visual arc.
5. Multi-Software Expertise & Workflow Optimization
- Work proficiently with Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Export and optimize videos for YouTube, Instagram, and other digital platforms.
- Maintain a clean and organized file system to ensure efficient workflows.
6. Collaboration & Teamwork
- Collaborate closely with creative leads and team members to bring projects to life.
- Adapt to creative feedback and make revisions while maintaining artistic integrity.
Preferred Bonus Skills
- Thumbnail & Cover Design: Experience creating engaging YouTube thumbnails and promotional visuals.
- Photography: Skilled in capturing and editing still images for video or social content.
- Social Media Content Creation: Familiarity with short-form video trends (Reels, TikTok, etc.).
- Live Streaming Production: Experience with live stream setups, overlays, and camera switching.
- Podcast Production: Knowledge of podcast recording, editing, and visual asset creation.
- Motion Graphics: Ability to design high-quality motion graphics using Adobe After Effects or Fusion.
- Template Editing: Experience customizing pre-built motion graphics templates (e.g., Envato, Motion Array).
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a creative team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects with real impact, while continuously expanding your creative skill set.