Video and Photo Editor Full-time Job

We are looking for a talented Video and photo editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches director’s vision and is suitable for broadcasting, create photo content to compliment text in a creative way. Ultimately you should be able to bring sight and sound together in order to tell a cohesive story.

Responsibilities:

• Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience
• Take a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications
• Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
• Review photos, edit and make necessary changes
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
• Create rough and final cuts
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Decide which images to publish
• Ensure all assignments are shot and edited on time for publication
• Manipulate photos to achieve highest quality using the appropriate tools

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Video Editor and photo editor
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
• Solid experience with photo editing software packages (e.g. Photoshop, Pixlr and Affinity Photo)
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
• Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
• Creative mind with an eye for detail and storytelling skills
• Strong photo editing skills and excellent portfolio
• Thorough knowledge of computer imaging, photographic techniques, studio management and color composition
• Time-management and leadership skills

Contract length: 6 months

Application Question(s):

• What editing tools do you use?
• Do you have a portfolio?

Experience:

• video and photo editing: 2 years (Required)

Work Remotely:

• Yes