Video Editor

The Video Editor mixes and masters audio. Edits video footage to desired length and format, creates motion graphics, and completes color corrections. Being a Video Editor archives and stores all files, footage, graphics, and audio. Encodes final videos to desired size and format. In addition, Video Editor proficient using Adobe Creative suite and production software including After Effects and Final Cut and other editing software. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Video Editor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Video Editor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.

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Video Editor Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Video Editor to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Edit video to include preselected music, interviews, sound clips and other important aspects of the project;
  • Gather and transfer all forms of media into editing software and ensure each was updated in the correct format;
  • Create an initial proposed storyboard draft of the video to present to clients and receive approval before beginning to digitally alter video;
  • Ensure the correct formatting and presentation for finalized videos according to clients specifications;
  • Establish a clear understanding of the storyline and purpose of the videos creation;
  • Operate computer editing systems and equipment used for video media and effects;
  • Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience;
  • Create rough and final cuts;
  • Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running;
  • Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film;
  • Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process;
  • Introductory Videos for different products;
  • Editing videos or GIF for online Ads and for different products of the company according to the need of creatives;
  • Videos for Play store, different cover videos for Facebook;
  • Video editing for Facebook, Google, YouTube, Instagram etc.

Requirements:

  • Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing;
  • Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio;
  • MS Word;
  • Photoshop;
  • Photoshop, CorelDraw, Illustrator;
  • Confident in nature;
  • After effects, Final Cut pro, Cyber link Power Director;
  • Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Light works, Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut);
  • Effective Communication;
  • BS degree in film studies, cinematography or related field;
  • Internet ability;
  • Managerial Skills;
  • Leadership Skills;
  • Should be able to multitask;
  • Must be Experienced in Premiere Pro and After Effects.