Video Editor

Keywords Studios; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios seeks an experienced Editor to lead multiple complex video projects from pre-production through post. You will collaborate with the creative team, capture team, producers, assistants, and motion graphics designers to craft innovative trailers.

You will implement sound design, music, and voice-over, and work with the graphics team to apply VFX and motion graphics that highlight key moments and dialogue. A strong portfolio demonstrates storytelling and pacing across trailers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing trailers.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, and action-driven editing.
• Experience integrating VFX and sound design.
• Proficiency in Premiere, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative team and producers to conceptualize and deliver high-quality trailers for various platforms.
• Implement sound design, music, and voice-over to enhance emotional impact.
• Partner with graphics team to apply visual effects and motion graphics highlighting key moments.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Trailer editing

Portfolio

VFX integration

Sound design

Storytelling

Pacing

Job description

As an Editor, you'll lead multiple complex, fast-paced video projects simultaneously, from pre-production through post. You'll collaborate closely with the creative team, capture team, producers, assistant editors, and motion graphics designers to craft innovative trailers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative team, producers, and (in most cases) the capture team to conceptualize and deliver high-quality trailers for a variety of platforms and uses
• Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance the emotional impact of each trailer
• Partner with the graphics team to apply visual effects and motion graphics that highlight key moments, dialogue, and character expressions
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
• Proven experience editing trailers
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of storytelling, pacing, and action-driven editing
• Experience integrating VFX and sound design
• Strong grasp of narrative structure, pacing, and emotional tone in trailer editing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing trailers for video games or cinematic projects
• Knowledge of multiplayer games, RPGs, and FPS titles
• Passion for video games and storytelling
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas eloquently
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment