What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Content Editor position at Motion Recruitment?
Our client, a global automotive manufacturing leader, is hiring for a talented Video Content Editor for their in-house Social Content team. This individual will 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.
This is a 10-month contract to start and hybrid with 3 days onsite per week in Reston, VA.
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 teams 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 Company 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:
• Bachelors 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 discover 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 handling and assisting in the management of video production and photography equipment
Work Flexibility:
• Domestic travel may be required - estimated at 15 - 20%
