Freelance Video Editor — Remote, Brand & Promo Stories

TROLLCO; Windsor (CO); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The Water Valley Company is seeking an independent Video Editor to provide editing services to its Community Relations & Marketing department on a project basis. The contractor will turn raw footage into finished videos for marketing campaigns, community events, real estate and corporate communications, and social media posts.

We are looking for a skilled storyteller with proven expertise with a professional NLE, preferably DaVinci Resolve.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one professional non-linear editor (NLE).
• Own computer, editing software licenses, and equipment.
• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition.
• Willingness to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before beginning work.
• 3+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Color grading experience with LUTs.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics.
• Experience editing wedding, real estate, or corporate video.
• Established freelance video editing business serving other clients.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into finished videos for marketing, social media, events, real estate and corporate communications.
• Assemble, cut, and pace content to meet the creative brief, brand standards, and platform requirements.
• Perform color correction and color grading, including LUTs for a consistent look.
• Mix and sweeten audio, add music, sound effects, titles and graphics.
• Create motion graphics and visual effects when included in the project scope.
• Deliver final files in the formats specified for each project (web, social, broadcast or presentation).
• Incorporate feedback within the revision rounds agreed for each project.
• Deliver completed work by the deadlines agreed for each project.
• Keep all company, client and project information confidential in line with the signed NDA.

Skills

Storytelling

NLE proficiency

Self-motivated

Time management

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

The Water Valley Company is seeking an independent Video Editor to provide editing services to its Community Relations & Marketing department on a project basis. The contractor will turn raw footage into finished videos for marketing campaigns, community events, real estate and corporate communications, and social media posts.

We are looking for a skilled storyteller with proven expertise with a professional NLE, preferably DaVinci Resolve.