Video Editor

Keywords Studios; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements, partner with the graphics team to apply visual effects and motion graphics that highlight key moments, dialogue, and character expressions; rely on a strong portfolio

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating strong storytelling, pacing, and action-driven editing in trailers.
• Proven experience editing trailers for various platforms.
• Experience integrating VFX and sound design into trailer projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the 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 and dialogue.

Skills

Storytelling

Pacing

Editing

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

• 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