Manhattan Strategies Associate for Dynamic Design (Video Editor) New York, NY·Full time Company website Apply for Associate for Dynamic Design (Video Editor)
Manhattan Strategies is seeking an Associate for Dynamic Design. This is a full-time, on-site role. The best-fit candidate is a seasoned video editor and motion designer, with an eye for detail, who is skilled in assisting on multiple projects at one time while working with a fast-paced team of designers and communicators.
Description
Responsibilities:
- Video Editing: Edit raw footage into polished videos, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
- Content Preparation: Organize and manage media files, including importing, labeling, and sequencing video and audio assets.
- Visual Enhancements: Add effects, color correction, transitions, graphics, lower thirds, captions and animations to enhance video quality and storytelling.
- Audio Editing: Sync audio tracks, generate AI voice overs, adjust levels, and incorporate sound effects or background music as needed.
- Collaboration: Work closely with creative directors, producers, and other team members to execute the vision for video projects.
- Adherence to Brand Guidelines: Ensure videos align with brand standards, messaging, and visual identity.
- File Management: Export videos in various formats and resolutions optimized for different platforms (e.g., social media, websites, presentations).
- Storytelling: Develop storyboards and assist in creating compelling narratives through editing techniques and creative input.
- Quality Control: Review and refine videos to ensure consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Learning and Adaptation: Stay up-to-date on industry trends, editing software updates (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects), and new techniques.
- Asset Sourcing: Identify and source stock footage, music, or other assets as needed for projects.
Qualifications:
- 1 to 3 years of video editing experience working for a design studio or agency, or in-house as a dedicated designer
- Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Design, Video Production, or related discipline
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (AfterEffects and Premiere Pro), Figma and Illustrator skills a plus
- Portfolio showcasing work across visual design, presentation design and animation
Benefits & Compensation:
- Base salary range is $50,000 to $62,000 per year
- Total compensation range is $52,000 to $74,000 per year, which includes quarterly bonus eligibility, profit share and 401(k) employer match