Video Editor to Work for a Cutting-edge Digital Marketing Agency

I am not just looking for a Video Editor to fill the job or for just a one-time project. This position is a stepping stone to joining a cutting-edge Digital Marketing Agency.

# **Job brief**

We are looking for a talented Video Editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches the director’s vision and is suitable for broadcasting.

Ultimately, as a Film and Video Editor, you should be able to bring sight and sound together to tell a cohesive story. The videos are intended for Social Media posts, website material and other marketing mediums.

# **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
– 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
– Consult with stakeholders from production to the post-production process
– Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and the industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.

# **Requirements and skills**

– Proven work experience as a Video Editor
– Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
– Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
– Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
– Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
– Creative mind and storytelling skills
– BS degree in film studies, cinematography or related field

Please submit up to three samples of your work so we can get an idea of your best work. Feel free to include links to your content or portfolio in your application.

If this sounds like you, please apply below, and I will read your application and work samples and answer any questions you may have. In your proposal, please start the first line with “Leap to success with maroon-frog ( Video Editor)” so that I know you read the complete job description.

Thank you for your time!

Ammar