Video Editor

Keywords Studios; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking an Editor to lead multiple, fast-paced trailer projects from pre-production through post. You’ll collaborate with the creative team, capture crew, producers, and motion graphics designers to craft innovative trailers.

As an Editor, you will implement sound design and vocal elements, while partnering with graphics to apply VFX and motion graphics that emphasize key moments and character expressions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing trailers.
• Strong storytelling and pacing understanding.
• Experience integrating VFX and sound design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative team, producers, and (in most cases) the capture team to conceptualize and deliver high-quality trailers for a variety of platforms and uses
• Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance the emotional impact of each trailer
• Partner with the graphics team to apply visual effects and motion graphics that highlight key moments, dialogue, and character expressions

Skills

Video editing

Trailer editing

Storytelling

Pacing

Sound design

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

As an Editor, you’ll lead multiple complex, fast-paced video projects simultaneously, from pre-production through post. You’ll collaborate closely with the creative team, capture team, producers, assistant editors, and motion graphics designers to craft innovative trailers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative team, producers, and (in most cases) the capture team to conceptualize and deliver high-quality trailers for a variety of platforms and uses
• Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance the emotional impact of each trailer
• Partner with the graphics team to apply visual effects and motion graphics that highlight key moments, dialogue, and character expressions

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
• Proven experience editing trailers
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of storytelling, pacing, and action-driven editing
• Experience integrating VFX and sound design
• Strong grasp of narrative structure, pacing, and emotional tone in trailer editing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing trailers for video games or cinematic projects
• Knowledge of multiplayer games, RPGs, and FPS titles
• Passion for video games and storytelling
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas eloquently
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment