Jr. Video Editor — Music & Storytelling Content
This is a Full Time position in the field of Post Production - Editing, Compositing, Motion Graphics, & Visual Effects, located in Los Angeles, CA.
The employer is Gibson.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with editing video content from raw footage through final delivery.
- Organize and manage video files, footage, project files, graphics, music, and other assets.
- Create rough cuts, social edits, cutdowns, teasers, trailers, and other video variations.
- Follow established editing styles, brand guidelines, creative briefs, and project specifications.
- Sync and edit video and audio footage.
- Add basic graphics, titles, transitions, captions, music, sound effects, and other finishing elements.
- Make revisions based on feedback from the Production Manager and creative team.
- Prepare and export videos in the appropriate formats, resolutions, and aspect ratios for different platforms.
- Maintain organized project files and follow established naming and file-management conventions.
- Assist with footage preparation, media ingest, transcoding, backups, and project archiving as needed.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, creatives, and other members of the production team.
- Help troubleshoot basic editing, media, and export issues.
- Assist with cataloging photo and video assets.
- Stay current with editing tools, workflows, formats, and best practices.
LOCATION
This is primarily a work-from-home position, with occasional check-ins and tasks at our Gibson Los Angeles office. Would prefer someone who is LA based.
Experience
- Qualifications2-5 of professional or equivalent editing experience
- Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable non-linear editing software.
- Basic understanding of After Effects, Photoshop, or other Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
- Strong understanding of video editing fundamentals, pacing, storytelling, and continuity.
- Basic knowledge of video codecs, resolutions, frame rates, aspect ratios, and export settings.
- Strong attention to detail and file organization.
- Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback quickly.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- A portfolio or reel demonstrating editing ability is preferred.