Freelance Video Editor

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a remote freelance Video Editor to produce and edit engaging video content for their storytelling platform. The role involves collaboration to capture inspiring stories from elders and enhance the reach of these narratives on social media. Ideal candidates should have strong video editing skills and the ability to work creatively with teams, bringing original ideas to life through video.

Qualifications

• Provable skills in video production and editing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in storytelling and documentary-style production is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit videos, including colour grading and captioning.
• Collaborate with the founder to ensure videos meet standards.
• Present creative ideas for enhancing video reach and engagement.

Skills

Video Production

Video Editing

Video Colour Grading

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film or Media Production

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

Job description

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Lifetimes is dedicated to connecting generations through the power of storytelling. Our platform enables individuals to record, upload, and share their stories, memories, and wisdom with loved ones, now and in the future. By leveraging artificial intelligence and social collaboration tools, Lifetimes helps users preserve meaningful memories and decide who to gets to view them. We aim to bridge the gap created by families living further apart than they used to, while deepening intergenerational connections, preserving traditions, and helping improve mental well-being.

Role Description

As part of the promotion of Lifetimes, we will be resuming our street interviews, focused on collecting inspiring stories and life lessons from elders, and their advice for future generations. This will feature on our social media accounts @wearelifetimesapp on TikTok and Instagram)

This is a remote freelance role for a Video Editor, where you will be responsible for producing and editing videos (long and short form), colour grading, captioning, and creating motion graphics. Your day-to-day tasks will include collaborating with the founder / interview host to ensure videos meet our standards, present your own ideas to improve the reach of short form clips and bring to life the answers given.

(note - there is also the option to discuss being the videographer for this, where you would spend 4-5 hours, one day a month, helping capture the content, this is optional).

Qualifications

• Provable Skills in Video Production, Video Editing, and Video Colour Grading
• Proficiency in identifying the best content for short form content, for use on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok
• Strong attention to detail and proactive at presenting your own ideas and creativity, rather than just following the described tasks
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with remote teams
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut or similar tools
• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, or a related field is a plus
• Previous experience in storytelling or documentary-style video production is advantageous