Video Editor

Keywords Studios; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You’ll implement sound design, music, and voice-over, apply motion graphics, and ensure strong narrative pacing and emotional tone. A proven track record editing trailers and a standout portfolio are essential for this role in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing trailers.
• Strong portfolio showing storytelling and pacing.
• Experience integrating VFX and sound design.
• Understanding of narrative structure, pacing, and emotional tone in trailer editing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative team, producers, and capture team to deliver high-quality trailers for various platforms.
• Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance emotional impact.
• Partner with the graphics team to apply visuals and motion graphics that highlight key moments and expressions.

Skills

Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Trailer editing

Portfolio

VFX integration

Sound design

Storytelling

Pacing

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