Video Editor

Position: Video Editor

Number of hours: 20 hours/month

Schedule: EST

Tasks Required

• Edit raw footage into high-quality videos, ensuring smooth transitions, engaging visuals, and appropriate pacing.
• Incorporate motion graphics, sound effects, and visual effects as needed to enhance storytelling and engagement.
• Ensure videos align with brand standards and meet technical specifications for various platforms (social media, website, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with the creative team to brainstorm and contribute innovative ideas for video projects.
• Offer suggestions on visual styles, storytelling techniques, and editing approaches to elevate the final product.
• Engage in creative discussions to refine video concepts, respecting and incorporating diverse cultural perspectives.
• Review edits meticulously to ensure videos are polished, error-free, and deliver a professional finish.
• Handle client feedback professionally, incorporating necessary changes with minimal turnaround time.
• Clearly articulate ideas, timelines, and technical processes to team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate integrity in all aspects of work, respecting copyright, licensing, and fair-use principles.
• Show a deep appreciation for cultural nuances, making thoughtful editing choices that honor diverse perspectives.
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industrys best practices to maximize efficiency
• Other ad hoc tasks that would be assigned
• Must have 1 year of experience as a Video Editor
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, and other industry-standard tools.
• Knowledge of color grading, sound editing, and motion graphics to enhance video quality and storytelling.
• Familiarity with different video formats, codecs, and best practices for exporting high-quality videos optimized for web, mobile, and social media platforms.
• Strong eye for detail, aesthetics, and composition to ensure videos align with brand guidelines and appeal to the target audience.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools like Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, or similar for efficient remote communication and project tracking.
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
• Exhibit strong work ethic and initiative
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and feedback clearly in a virtual setting.
• Self-disciplined and organized; able to consistently hit daily and monthly targets with limited supervision