Zipdev is seeking a versatile video editor to work with one of our clients for bridge the gap between their video and display teams. In this role, the video editor will play a pivotal role in the marketing team, utilizing a well-rounded skill set that encompasses the skills of video editing, graphic design, and possibly some layout design. This role will actively contribute to the creation of engaging content, spanning across video, and social ads. Flexibility is key in this position, as the video editor will have to seamlessly navigate between multiple projects and clients. The video editor will also partner with internal account managers and our performance team to create digital design assets to be seen by end-users across social media, youtube, and amazon advertisements.
*what you’ll do*:
- ability to take and follow direction, while also having a creative eye for improvements.
- manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience.
- ability to quickly grasp production team’s needs, desires and specifications.
- provide recommendations to improve video shooting.
- trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film.
- input music, subtitles, dialogues, graphics and effects as needed.
- create rough and final cuts.
- ensure logical sequencing and smooth running.
- consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process.
- continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.
- demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio.
- thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity.
- familiarity with special effects, 3d and compositing.
- creative mind and storytelling skills.
*requirements*:
- 3+ years of experience in a video editor role, advertisement and digital marketing background is a big plus.
- excellent eye for detail combined with a creative mind for developing catchy, intuitive video, display, or social materials.
- extensive experience in digital and video asset creation using adobe creative suite (after effects, adobe premiere, adobe photoshop, etc.) either directly for a brand or with an agency.
- strong knowledge of ad layout principles and aesthetic design concepts as well as current online media trends and technology.
- keyframe animation knowledge including ease in/ease out and elements in motion is a major plus.
- utilizing and creating after effects scripts to create more versatile and efficient templates is a major plus.
- experience in audio editing such as knowing how to trim, edit, adjust levels, and fade in and out is a major plus.
- the ability to write basic ad copy or scripts for videos is a plus.
Our recruitment process
- video interview
- 20-minute take-home skills test
- 30-minute call with the recruiter (project, benefits, etc.)
- interviews directly with the client (depending on the project the # of interviews may vary, this may include an assessment)
- final offer
*benefits*:
work remote monday - friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends).
Did we mention it's remote?!