Video Editor

Placements24; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Video Editor to join our media production team in the United States. You will assemble raw footage into compelling video content for marketing campaigns, social media, and internal communications, collaborating with the creative and marketing teams to align with brand messaging.

The ideal candidate has a proven portfolio and proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, with a strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and color grading.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with motion graphics and color grading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into engaging and polished final products, ensuring seamless storytelling and pacing.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and other elements to enhance video quality.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and marketing teams to understand project goals and ensure video content meets requirements.
• Manage and organize video assets, projects, and archives efficiently.
• Ensure all video content is optimized for different platforms and resolutions.
• Stay updated on the latest video editing trends, techniques, and software.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling & pacing

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and creative Video Editor to join their media production team in East London. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling raw footage into compelling and polished video content for various platforms, including marketing campaigns, social media, and internal communications. You will work closely with the creative and marketing teams to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality video assets that align with brand messaging and storytelling objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented editor to showcase their skills in a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into engaging and polished final products, ensuring seamless storytelling and pacing.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and other elements to enhance video quality.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and marketing teams to understand project goals and ensure video content meets requirements.
• Manage and organize video assets, projects, and archives efficiently.
• Ensure all video content is optimized for different platforms and resolutions.
• Stay updated on the latest video editing trends, techniques, and software.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Video Editor or similar role, with a strong portfolio of edited work.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics in video production.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with motion graphics and color grading is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting video projects in East London.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative and creative work environment with opportunities for professional development.