Video Editor

Description

FUTURE OPENING JOB POSTING: NOT CURRENTLY HIRING. Please submit your resume and we will reach out as positions become available.

Overview  

As a Video Editor for The James Agency your day-to-day responsibilities will include creating and executing a  variety of video projects across multiple platforms, including editing existing and new video footage for multiple  uses. You will collaborate with other teams to deliver high-quality video work, working closely with the video team,  other creatives, copywriters, and members of the media and digital teams. Having a team-oriented mentality and  understanding of how your role and work contributes to the broader integrated experience is essential. You must  be versatile and multifaceted, with a passion for problem-solving with creativity and an eye for detail. The ideal  candidate will have a strong focus on video production and organic social media content.  

Skills and Experience  

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• Proven work experience as a Video Editor  
• Proficiency in using digital technology and editing software packages, such as Premiere Pro, Da VInci Resolve and After Effects.  
• A clean and well-presented portfolio showcasing video editing skills  
• In-depth understanding of timing, motivation, and continuity in film editing  
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D elements, and compositing  
• Familiarity with color-grading and color correction to create consistent color tones or styes throughout a video  
• Possess a creative mindset and strong storytelling abilities  
• Holds a Bachelor's degree in film studies, cinematography, or a related field  
• A passion for staying up-to-date with emerging design trends and industry developments  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate and present creative ideas and concepts  internally  
• Ability to work in a productivity-focused and deadline-driven environment  
• Efficient time management skills  
• A self-starter personality with attention to detail, natural inquisitiveness, and high comfort level with asking  questions  
• Proactively identifies new opportunities on social channels and keeps up with emerging trends and culture  
• Collaborating with other teams to deliver high-quality creative work, including copywriters, media planners,  and digital specialists  

Requirements

Responsibilities 

• Edit digital footage seamlessly, making edits imperceptible to the audience  
• Collaborate with the production team to understand their needs and requirements  
• Analyze shooting scripts and raw footage to create a shot decision list based on scene significance and  continuity  
• Trim and arrange footage segments to craft the film's sequence  
• Incorporate music, dialogues, graphics, and effects to enhance the video  
• Develop both rough and final cuts of the film  
• Ensure a coherent sequence and smooth flow of the video  
• Engage with stakeholders throughout the production to post-production phases  
• Stay updated with emerging editing technologies and industry best practices to enhance efficiency  • Coordinate with Social Media, Web, Creative, and PR teams to create compelling and forward-thinking  content 
• Spend time understanding clients, their business, and their expectations  
• Identify department growth opportunities, new tools, and processes and help implementation  • A big-picture outlook with a clear understanding of client goals and needs when working on projects  
• Researching industry-related topics  
• Being a representative of the agency in the outside world