Documentary Editor: Intimate Stories & VFX Collaboration

BlockReel; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided at SF studio

Job summary

BlockReel in San Francisco seeks an Editor for a documentary project exploring the resurgence of traditional artisan crafts in the digital age. You will shape raw footage into a cohesive, emotionally resonant story with a strong narrative arc.

The role requires experience on at least two documentary or narrative projects, a solid reel, and access to your own editing workstation. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional editing experience on at least two documentary or narrative projects.
• A strong portfolio or reel demonstrating storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Assemble initial cuts from raw footage to establish structure and pacing.
• Integrate archival footage and interviews to craft a cohesive narrative.
• Collaborate with director and VFX Artist to achieve the desired aesthetic.

Skills

Narrative editing

Storytelling

Collaborative

Premiere Pro

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Color grading (optional)

Job description

BlockReel in San Francisco seeks an Editor for a documentary project exploring the resurgence of traditional artisan crafts in the digital age. You will shape raw footage into a cohesive, emotionally resonant story with a strong narrative arc.

The role requires experience on at least two documentary or narrative projects, a solid reel, and access to your own editing workstation. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is essential.