Edelman is looking for a talented Senior Editor to make concepts come to life through impactful storytelling, rhythm, visuals, and sound. Our dream candidate lives for the beats and the moments, crafting narratives through thoughtful editing - and animation & VFX skills are a plus!
As Senior Editor, you are responsible for the video and audio editing of an array of projects, in terms of scale, deliverables, style and scope. These projects employ a variety of formats and techniques for various platforms. You have a strong storytelling point of view and command of all editorial tools and techniques. Moreover, you're a creative maker, skilled in the craft of filmmaking who understands all of the components of video production, including sound, music, visuals and perspective. You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch, while making sure that final deliveries are always on time, on budget, and exceed creative expectations. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process. You're ready to roll up your sleeves and deliver quality work in a time-crunch, and you have a unique passion and proficiency for your craft. Last but not least, you're efficient, organized and accountable, giving proper attention to detail and bringing the full team along in the process.
You'll be joining an award-winning creative team that has produced some pretty stellar work. The things we create are designed to earn people's attention. It's not enough to be culturally relevant-our briefs demand that we alter culture in a positive way. At the end of the day, our bread and butter is creating work that we're proud of - the kind you just can't wait to tell your mom about. Not just because it contributes to hitting campaign KPIs, but because it's an undeniably killer idea that can't be ignored. That kind of work takes a village, and we're pretty proud of the one we've built.
In sum, we're looking for a unicorn: a true maker with a swiss army knife of skills. If this sounds like a role you want and a place you want to be, we'd love to hear from you.
Edit live-action and/or b-roll video for a variety of applications: live-action video in various outputs, social media, rip-o-matics, case studies, internal communications, experiential displays, and more.
Develop work that is on-brief and on-brand, raising the creative bar while meeting our clients' range of needs.
Craft the right solution for the problem, with comprehensive knowledge of best practices for each delivery platform (understanding best practices of format and story structure of broadcast vs. social, etc.).
Collaborate closely with creative teams to establish desired editorial approach for all videos in development.
Work with producers, designers, copywriters, and creative directors to ensure projects are successful and collaborative.
Leverage the supplied creative brief, scripts or content outlines, and light screen direction or shot list to develop rough cuts that demonstrate a clear understanding of storylines and video objectives.
Gather and transfer all forms of media that might be necessary for post and optimize for final exports.
Maintain agency's brand and creative standards in every video we produce.
Stay abreast of all industry tools and advancements to support efficient workflows and high-quality outputs.
Manage all billable items (cameras, lights, etc.) and editorial suite maintenance under the direction of the Executive Producer.
Edit, design, mix, and master audio for both video applications and for audio, like radio and podcasts, and correct and grade color for live-action projects.
Maintain good file hygiene by keeping projects clearly organized and collected for archiving purposes with a meticulously organized file structure.
Qualifications:
Deep understanding of the art of storytelling through video, motion graphics, and music/audio.
Bachelor's degree in film studies, video production, or related field preferred.
5-7+ year's experience in editing content for advertising, film, video, and/or commercial projects.
Exceptional editing capabilities: impeccable timing, thoughtful storytelling, and effective visual communication.
Comprehensive editing expertise in programs: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with keeping stakeholders aware of project status.
Flexible approach to operate proactively in a fast-paced, evolving atmosphere with ambiguous structures.
Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks.
Extensive understanding of modern video trends and techniques.
Well versed in post-production workflow and all assistant editor duties (transcoding, syncing sound, making prep for mix and color, etc.).
A creative thinker that welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with creative teams early in a project to ensure its success.
Good team-builder with solid problem/conflict resolution skills.
You are not discouraged when assignments are not the most creative, and you are able to inject elements of creativity in all the things you make
You have a sense of humor and you don't let your ego get in the way of collaboration and great work.
While you already have a reel with brand experience and cool work, you still think your best work is ahead of you.
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