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Job Title: Video Content Editor
Duration: Long-term contract
Location: Hybrid Remote - Reston, VA
Job Description:
The Client Content Studio is Client Marketing's In-house Social Content team. We are seeking a Video Content Editor to work on both production and post-production of assigned projects and campaigns. This role will be the primarily responsible for all assigned post-production on projects. In addition, this role will have the opportunity to also film, shoot, and assist in the creative development of assigned projects as well.
Role Responsibilities:
Project Collaboration and Planning
Work with Senior Content Producer in establishing project deliverables, edit schedules, and deadlines
Manage post-production workflow with guidance from the Senior Content Producer
Understand the goals, tone, and style of a project in order to edit effectively
Be proficient in social best practices in order to apply them in the editing of projects
Work with team Designer and Producer to develop the creative design of assigned Productions
Production
Serves as DP and/or Director on assigned projects
Ability to assist or fill in the role of Content Producer on assigned Productions (when necessary) to support Senior Content Producer
Manage and maintain team's in-house production photo/video equipment. Duties include organizing, tracking, and serving as subject matter expert.
Media Management:
Organize raw footage for efficient and accessible editing workflow
Responsible for all project assets and working files, making sure they are updated and organized
Review footage and provide guidance to Senior Content Producer on best takes/quotes/images
Maintain a clean editing workflow and project structure that can be passed on to vendors and additional editors
Ensure that the project/asset templates are up to date, organized, and easily accessible by all
Post-Production
Responsible for editing original content and reusing existing assets, working with Producer to lock final cut
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.)
Create highly engaging digital videos, as well as animated video assets and GIFs
Provide drafts throughout the process for feedback and guidance
Use Client Approved Review Platform – Frame.io
Project Finishing & Delivery
Color correction and grading
Audio mixing and sweetening
VFX and Retouching
Delivery of project in desired format
Qualifications
Years of Experience:
5 years of relevant experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in film & Video, Marketing, Communications, or related field - required
Skills:
Communication Skills: Strong verbal, writing, and grammatical skills. Be authentically positive, fun, and enthusiastic
Cross collaboration: Comfortable in bringing people, processes or systems together to achieve common goals
Organization: Able to work under tight deadlines, work under own initiative, and multi-task various projects
Resourceful: Able to learn and Client available brand resources and leverage them in everyday work. Strong problem-solving skills.
Analytical and conceptual thinking: Ability to align and develop content according to establish Brand and campaign guidelines. Able to analyze and interpret social media metrics and insights to optimize content.
Specialized Skills:
Post-production experience with a Production House, Agency, or In-House Brand
At least 3 years of experience creating content for social channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
Expertise with various video editing programs including Adobe Creative Suite
Experience independently handling post-production projects start to finish including editing, titles/animation, audio mixing, and color correction/grading
Experience with Automotive content or working in a corporate communications, marketing, or advertising environment
Experience working closely in a large corporate environment and interfacing with various business owners, support staff, and specialists
On-set video production experience assisting on small crew shoots, where "all hands are on deck”
Experience in handling and assisting in the management of video production and photography equipment
Work Flexibility:
Domestic travel may be required - estimated at 15 – 20%