Junior Video Editor

Conde Nast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Video Editor to join their dynamic editorial team. This entry-level position is perfect for someone eager to develop their editing skills while working on high-quality digital video projects. You will play a vital role in the post-production process, assisting in everything from assembling footage to finalizing edits. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in video editing, particularly with Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for storytelling through visual media. Join a creative environment where your contributions will help shape engaging content for a global audience.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus compensation

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of editing or assistant editing experience in a post-production facility.
• Strong understanding of media codecs, aspect ratios, and finishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist editors and post production team with video editing tasks.
• Prepare sequences for color correction and audio mixing.

Skills

Video Editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Media Codecs Understanding

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Experience in Post-Production

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location: New York, NY

Overview:

The Junior Video Editor is an entry level position working in a variety of support functions for the editorial team. This role will utilize both creative and technical skills to complete early and finishing stages of digital video edits across a range of formats, concepts, and brands. From pulling selects to finalizing and delivering projects, this role will be crucial to the efficiency and ultimate success of Condé Nast’s digital content. The Junior Video Editor reports to the Supervising Editor and works closely with Editors, Assistant Editors, Senior Editors, and Post Production Supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist editors and post production team as needed
• Create assemblies based on paper cuts, perform cut-downs, and pull selects
• Execute rounds of notes for editors as needed
• Assist with the video finishing process; prep sequences for color correction and audio mixing, execute and upload deliverables, handle QC revisions
• Deliver audio and video cue sheets per episode
• Ensure projects are prepped for archiving
• Edit light-lift, simple video concepts or other video projects

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of editing or assistant editing experience in a post-production facility
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite required
• Comprehensive understanding of media codecs, aspect ratios, bit rates, compression, and finishing processes (color/mix prep/conform, QC, delivery)
• Familiarity with post-production processes, workflows, and best practices
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment, stay organized, and hit deadlines
• Proactive self-starter with interest in developing/honing edit skills and growing at Condé Nast
• Must be a strong communicator, team player, and flexible with changing asks or priorities

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity workplace.
Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on years of experience.
Salary is also commensurate with experience.

This is a guild position.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $75,000-$85,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.