Advanced Video Editor Needed

We are seeking a skilled and experienced video editor to join our team at a small content marketing agency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video editing, with experience in all aspects of the post-production process, from footage review to color correction to sound mixing. The candidate should be comfortable working with a range of video formats, including raw footage, animation, and motion graphics.

Duties and Responsibilities:
– Review raw footage and identify the best shots for use in a video
– Edit footage, ensuring that the final product meets the client’s needs and adheres to the agency’s brand guidelines
– Utilize a range of post-production tools, including color grading software, sound mixing tools, and editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro); also be familiar with tools like Click to view, Click to view, and CapCut
– Work closely with the agency’s creative team to develop and implement video concepts
– Develop and manage timelines for video projects, ensuring that deadlines are met and that projects are delivered on time and within budget
– Collaborate with the agency’s content writers and graphic designers to ensure that videos are on-brand and support the agency’s overall marketing goals as needed
– Work with the agency’s clients to develop video concepts and provide guidance on how to effectively use video as part of their marketing strategy as needed
– Manage and maintain the agency’s video assets, ensuring that all videos are properly stored and cataloged for future use

Qualifications:
– At least 2 years of experience in video editing, preferably within a content marketing or digital agency setting
– Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or other high-quality post-production tools and access to said post-production tools (it will not be provided to you, you need to already have the tool)
– Strong understanding of color grading and sound mixing
– Ability to work with a range of video formats, including raw footage, animation, and motion graphics
– Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines and deadlines effectively
– Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other members of the agency’s creative team and with clients
– Familiarity with video SEO and best practices for video marketing preferred
– Familiarity with the Think Media approach to video editing

To see examples of the editing quality we are looking for, go on YouTube and look at Ali Abdaal and Alex Cattoni. (If you cannot replicate this type of video editing, DO NOT APPLY to save both of us time.)

TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST DO THIS:
Please submit a portfolio consisting of 3 videos in your application: one long-form YouTube video (3-10 minutes long); one YouTube short; one Instagram reel. These videos need to be EDUCATIONAL assets (how-to tutorials). Applicants who fail to do so WILL NOT be considered.

If you are a talented and experienced video editor with a passion for content marketing and the ability to work collaboratively with a creative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.