Video Editor

Keywords Studios; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking an Editor to lead multiple, fast-paced video projects from pre-prod through post. You will work with the creative team to craft trailers that engage diverse audiences, coordinating with producers, capture teams, editors, and motion graphics designers.

The role emphasizes strong storytelling, pacing, and the seamless integration of VFX and sound design to heighten emotional impact on various platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing trailers for multiple projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, pacing, and action-driven editing.
• Experience integrating VFX and sound design to heighten impact.
• Solid grasp of narrative structure and emotional tone in trailer editing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative team, producers, and capture team to conceptualize and deliver high-quality trailers.
• Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance emotional impact.
• Partner with graphics team to apply visual effects and motion graphics that highlight key moments.

Skills

Storytelling

Pacing

Sound design integration

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

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

Requirements

• 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