Supervising Video Editor

The Film Market; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Film Market is seeking a Supervising Video Editor to lead our editorial team on-site. This role requires guiding video editors, assigning tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high quality across a variety of platforms.

Applicants should have extensive non-linear editing experience and strong communication skills, with the ability to mentor staff and adapt to shifting project needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience managing editorial staff and workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication is required.
• Experience meeting tight deadlines and coordinating multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day editorial operations and supervise editors.
• Assign work, schedule hours, review outputs, and provide feedback.
• Drive performance management, project coordination, and policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentor/Coach

Deadline management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Studio Production/Journalism

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

The Supervising Video Editor is primarily a people leader who is responsible for managing day-to-day editorial operations and supervising video editors. Duties include; supervision of a particular area/workflow and personnel; assigning work; scheduling hours; reviewing work; providing constructive feedback, developing personnel; performance management; project coordination; and development and implementation of departmental and company policies; provide significant input in employment actions (hirings, separations, promotions etc.). The Supervising Video Editor should also have the ability to edit at a mastery level across a wide range of assignments and platforms.

Supervising Video Editor

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• A minimum of 9 years of editing on a non-linear system.
• Ability to lead/mentor/coach/train staff a must.
• Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines is critical.
• Must have good computer background (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on site: nights; weekends; and holidays.
• Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of non-linear editing experience.
• Experience mentoring training creative staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays.
• Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field
• Vocational School or related experience