Sr. Video Editor & Post Production Coordinator

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Sr. Video Editor & Post Production Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and creatively driven Post Production Coordinator & Senior Video Editor to join our dynamic post-production team. This hybrid role combines project coordination, leadership in video editing, storytelling expertise, and hands-on work as a DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) on set.

You will manage the post-production workflow, collaborate with external freelancers and vendors, deliver high-quality video content, and lead the creative post process. Additionally, you will ensure that footage is properly organized and ready for editing as it comes in from production.

Focus Areas:

Post Production Coordination

• Project & Schedule Management: Maintain and manage a detailed post-production schedule to ensure all phases (editing, sound, color grading, etc.) are completed on time. Track project milestones and deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
• Freelancer & Vendor Management: Coordinate with freelancers and external vendors (such as sound designers, colorists, and motion graphics artists) to ensure timely delivery of work and adherence to project quality standards.
• Asset Management: Organize and track media assets, ensuring all files are well-documented, accessible, and properly archived for easy retrieval.
• Communication: Serve as the key point of contact for internal teams (editors, producers, directors) and external collaborators, ensuring smooth communication and clarity regarding project status and needs.
• Client Interaction: Facilitate client feedback sessions, track revisions, and ensure that changes are integrated into the final product in a timely manner.
• Library generation: Continue buildout and upload to our video library
• Quality & Deliverables Tracking: Oversee the completion of deliverables, ensuring they meet both client expectations and quality standards before final submission or distribution.
  
  

Video Editing & Storytelling

• Lead Editing: Lead the editing process, from rough cuts to final delivery, ensuring the narrative, pacing, and visual style align with the creative vision and client goals.
• Storytelling: Drive the story forward with a strong sense of narrative structure and pacing. Shape the emotional and visual tone of each video, ensuring it connects with audiences and communicates the intended message effectively.
• Content Revamping: Take existing content and push it to new heights by revamping older videos with fresh storylines, updated visuals, and a modern approach to reflect current trends and strategies.
• Creative Leadership: Lead creative sessions and brainstorming meetings, providing guidance on the overall visual approach and editing style. Inspire team members to push the boundaries of storytelling and video production.
• Post-Production Techniques: Apply advanced techniques in color grading, sound design, motion graphics, and visual effects, ensuring the final product is polished and high-quality.
• Client Reviews & Feedback: Manage the client feedback loop, addressing revisions and providing creative solutions to ensure the final product meets or exceeds expectations.
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior editors, offering feedback on their work and helping them refine their skills and approach to video editing.
  
  

DIT (Digital Imaging Technician)

• On-Set Footage Organization: As the DIT, ensure that all footage is properly ingested, logged, and organized immediately after shooting. Work closely with the production team to ensure footage is transferred securely and efficiently.
• Data Management: Handle media backups, file verification, and ensure the footage is correctly named, categorized, and stored for easy retrieval. Maintain a systematic file structure to optimize post-production workflows.
• Guide and advise on a server-based NAS solution for multi-editor access when working on and off site.
• Preparing Footage for Editors: Organize and prepare footage for the editing team by creating project folders, labeling files, and ensuring that all necessary media (audio, B-Roll, etc.) is available and ready for editing as soon as it arrives in post-production.
• Technical Support: Troubleshoot any technical issues with media, camera files, or equipment on set to ensure that all footage is captured and stored without issues.
• Footage Integrity: Ensure that media is safeguarded against corruption or loss during the transfer process and that all necessary metadata (e.g., scene, take, shot type) is accurately recorded.
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Video Editing: at least 5 years of experience in video editing, leading creative direction from rough cut to final delivery. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and other industry-standard editing software.
• Project Management: minimum 3-4 years of experience in post-production project management, including handling schedules, budgets, and collaborating with freelancers, vendors, and clients to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Familiarity with PM tools (e.g., Airtable Trello, Asana, Shotgun) for tracking tasks, deadlines, and project milestones.
• Freelancer/Vendor Management: Experience managing freelancers & vendors
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of video formats, codecs, file conversion, and digital workflows. Experience with 4K/HD video editing, mastering, and familiarity with the latest trends in video production.
• DIT Experience: 2-3 years of experience working as a DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) on set, with hands-on knowledge of media management, data handling, and security.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Post-Production Coordination: 5-7 years of experience in video post-production is preferred. Experience managing multiple video projects simultaneously and delivering on time and within budget.
• Expertise in scheduling post-production workflows, ensuring clarity and alignment between all team members and stakeholders. Ability to coordinate and track assets across all phases of post-production and ensure they are properly archived for easy access and retrieval.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, or a related field (preferred).
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, able to anticipate needs in post-production and take initiative to keep projects on track.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and make decisions while maintaining alignment with the creative vision.
• Strong creative vision combined with a practical understanding of the technical and logistical aspects of video production and post-production.
  
  

What We Offer

If this role is filled in the United States of America, the starting base salary is expected to be between $85.000 and $156.000 annually. In addition to this base salary, we offer a corporate bonus plan, paid quarterly and an attractive benefits package.

US Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive medical plan
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous paid time off and leave policies
  
  

Actual compensation will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, geographical location, internal equity, and budget. Please note that this salary information is applicable to the US only.

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