Junior Video Editor (All genders welcome!)-2

Conde Nast; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Video Editor to join their creative team. This role involves editing social-first video content, translating English to German, and ensuring high-quality production standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in post-production, particularly with Adobe Creative Suite, and possess excellent organizational skills. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various teams to produce engaging content for social media platforms. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for video editing and storytelling, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive workplace

Creative environment

Permanent position

Development opportunities

Attractive benefits

Global Learning & Development Program

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-production experience with digital content.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Edit social-first video formats and ensure brand alignment.
• Translate videos and incorporate subtitles accurately.
• Maintain project organization and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Post-production experience

Adobe Creative Suite

DaVinci Resolve

Media codecs knowledge

Problem-solving

Bilingual (German and English)

Education

Experience as Assistant Editor

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Junior Video Editor (All genders welcome!)

Junior Video Editor (All genders welcome!)

Location: München, DE

We are looking for a Junior Video Editor (All genders welcome!) to join our team in Munich!

Junior Video Editors support the entire post-production operation by being the first set of eyes and hands on media after production. They work primarily on social-first formats for various editorial social teams and play a critical role in ensuring the needed output is being met. Doing translations from English to German and incorporating subtitles into the edits is a key component of the job. People in this role are quick thinkers, problem solvers, team-oriented, and incredibly meticulous and organized. Junior Video Editors work closely with the larger group of internal and external editors, the CNE Social Media and production teams and report to the Head of Video in Munich.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Edit social-first video formats for various editorial social teams, ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines and audience expectations.
• Translate English-language videos into German, incorporating accurate subtitles and ensuring cultural and linguistic nuances are maintained.
• Collect and organize media assets from Production & Social teams, ensuring all files are properly labeled, tagged, and stored.
• Import and prepare all project assets in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and other post-production software.
• Assemble rough cuts, apply basic color correction, and adjust audio levels for consistency and clarity.
• Implement feedback from the Head of Video and editorial teams to refine edits and enhance storytelling.
• Assist in quality control by reviewing media, flagging production issues, and ensuring final videos meet platform specifications.
• Export and deliver final edits in various formats optimized for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms.
• Maintain project organization and workflow efficiency by using proper naming conventions, templates, and folder structures.
• Occasionally assist with sourcing additional assets (e.g., archive footage, brand elements) and integrating them into edits.
• Stay up to date with social media video trends and suggest creative approaches to enhance content performance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of post-production experience including work as an Assistant Editor, preferably with digital content.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite and MAM / other post-production technologies and software like DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong commitment to thoroughness and detail as well as an aptitude for organizing and labeling media content for a Post Production facility.
• Must be extremely knowledgeable with technology including comprehensive understanding of media codecs, bit rates, aspect ratios, color spaces, compression, and finishing processes (color/mix prep/conform/QC/delivery).
• Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Proficient knowledge of the main broadcast and digital video and audio formats.
• Work independently and with teams, able to decipher problems and create solutions; able to complete tasks with minimal guidance if necessary.
• Adept at determining priorities and able to hit deadlines under pressure; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must exhibit strong written and verbal skills in German and English.
• Communicate well and be flexible with other departments.

What we offer you:

• An attractive workplace in the heart of Munich with very good transport connections.
• An interesting range of tasks in a creative environment.
• A permanent position in a future-oriented company.
• Individual development and further training opportunities.
• Attractive benefits.
• Global Learning & Development Program.
• Hybrid model with the possibility of working from home (4/1).

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 employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.