Video editors bring together images and sound for use in film, TV and online productions.
Video Editor Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Video Editor to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Review of the current videos and create several short videos out of them;
- Upload produced video and audio files on Dropbox;
- Create audio versions of the videos;
- Create promotional short and engaging videos using images, text, audio, and other videos;
- Train team members on how to create engaging videos;
- Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity;
- Video editing: trailers, commercials, cinematics, b-roll, sizzle reels, etc;
- Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process;
- Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience;
- Create rough and final cuts;
- Post-Production: color grading, sound design and mixing, encoding, mastering, archiving, etc;
- Grasp production team’s needs and specifications;
- Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film;
- Able to “remix” broadcast and online videos into creative short-form social videos;
- Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running.
Requirements:
- An understanding of color, typography, composition, music, conceptual thinking, and sophisticated design;
- Ability to correct sound and color along with a knowledge of video compression workflow;
- Can handle multiple tasks/assignments;
- Ability to take and apply direction and constructive feedback;
- Adobe Premiere and After Effects or Davinci Resolve with a portfolio to show it;
- Familiarity with studio and field production, including camera operation, and lighting a plus;
- Must be self-motivated and able to keep several initiatives moving forward simultaneously;
- With an understanding of After effects templates as part of the edit tool;
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills;
- Creating scratch track and sound mixing;
- High awareness of online and offline resources for finding stock footage;
- Strong knowledge of creative resources in the US in commercials and feature films a must;
- Must work in Premiere;
- Mid-level Video Editor with 3+ years understanding of animation and experience in creating short form promos and trailer editing;
- Encyclopedic knowledge of film and television a plus.