Video Editor

Job Overview

We are looking for a talented, skilled and creative Video Editor to join our Creative team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating compelling, high-quality video content for social media platforms. As a Social Media Video Editor, you will be responsible for editing content for social media channels channels, including YouTube, Facebook, etc. You will work closely with our Creative team to ensure that all content meets the brand’s guidelines and resonates with our target audience. You will also be responsible for creating engaging thumbnails (where applicable) that effectively communicate the content of the videos you edit.

About Our Company

We are a Meta Preferred Partner with a decade of experience in the business and a published case study by Facebook. Our clients have multiple 7,8 and 9-figure businesses.

We have a small team of 14 people, all working remotely across the globe. We have a varied client base including but not limited to live & online events, Nutra, Dating Advice, Fintech, Financial Reports, Apparel, Business Growth, Ecom, Health and Wellness, Crypto, NFTs & Metaverse.

Our company is experiencing unprecedented growth and we are in the process of creating new programs and services for our clients which requires the creation, and planning of new systems to support our growth.

Responsibilities:
– Edit and produce high-quality, engaging video content for social media platforms, including trimming, cutting, and arranging footage, adding transitions, music, sound effects and visual effects, animation, color correcting and grading, and adding text overlays and captions.
– Edit both long-form and short-form videos, ensuring that all content is optimized for each social media platform.
– Create compelling and visually appealing thumbnails for each video that effectively communicate the content and encourage viewers to click.
– Collaborate with the strategy team to create compelling and creative concepts for video content.
– Work closely with the content team to understand brand guidelines and ensure all content meets brand standards.
– Utilize apps, AI and creative video editing techniques, to produce exceptional video content with quick turnaround and tight deadlines.
– Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, from start to finish, ensuring all projects are delivered on time.
– Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in social media video editing and thumbnail creation and provide recommendations for new and innovative ways to engage our audience.

Requirements and Skills:

– Proven experience as a video editor, with a portfolio of work showcasing your skills in editing long-form and short-form video content for social media platforms.
– Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe After Effects.
– Strong knowledge of video production and post-production workflows, including color grading, sound design, and visual effects.
– Proven experience in thumbnail creation with knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop or Canva for creating thumbnails.
– Strong creative and technical skills in storytelling, composition and pacing.
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
– Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and content creators.
– Understanding of social media platforms and best practices for optimizing video content and thumbnails (where applicable) for each platform.
– A Problem-solver with strong attention to detail
– An Excellent communicator and collaborator
– Organizational skills
– An analytical mind
– At least 3 years of experience working as a Video Editor preferably in either:
A. A digital marketing agency or,
B. With the advertising and marketing operations department of a company.
– A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or relevant field.
– 2 recent employer or client references are required who we can talk to.

Hours:
– 20 hours per week
– 9am to 5pm USA Eastern Time

Traits:
– You underpromise and overdeliver.
– Self-motivated and self-starter
– Capable of distilling complex topics into simple updates for clients and our agency executives
– Very strong follow-through on tasks.
– You are a quick starter (you don’t spend weeks and months gathering information before you take action)

Tests Required:
– If selected as an eligible candidate you will be required to take the following tests:
1. Kolbe A Index
2. 16 Personalities Test
– If you are interested in this position please send your resume with your PORTFOLIO of your previous video editing work
– Please respond to this post with the word HONEYBADGER in the subject line.

If you’re a creative thinker with a passion for video editing and thumbnail creation and are excited about creating engaging content for social media platforms while working with a dynamic team of like-minded creatives, please submit your application. We’d love to hear from you!