Digital Video Editor Position |
"We’re looking for ‘Talent’ That Can Edit Digital Video and Audio to Enhance Our Marketing Campaigns."
Eric Dahl
From The Desk Of Eric Dahl
-Eugene, Oregon
Here's What I'm Looking For and Not...
We are looking for a talented digital video editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project suitable for online marketing and social media platforms.
You have the rare ability to bring sight and sound together in order to tell a riveting story.
Personally, I’m under a lot of pressure to make the cash register ring for our clients and I need someone that can rise to the occasion and constantly push the envelope with our creative.
Speed is very important to me. If you’re a slow worker or a slow implementer or a slow learner – we simply won’t be a good fit.
Lastly, I expect you to have a can do attitude. I can’t stand complainers or those that talk a good game but nothing ever gets done. What I really want is someone who lets their work do the talking for them.
Some typical tasks you might do in a day (note: you don’t need to know how to do all of these just yet, but must be willing to learn)...
...What You'll Be Doing:
- Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience
- Take a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications
- Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
- Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
- Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
- Create rough and final cuts
- Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
- Work with team players from production to post-production process
- Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency
- Join images with background graphics and special effects
- … and much, much more. No two days will ever be the same.
Required Skills:
- Proven working experience in video editing
- Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects, Camtasia, Final Cut)
- Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
- Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation, continuity, etc.
- Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
- Creative mind and storytelling skills
- BS degree in film studies, cinematography or related field
You need to be a hardworking, self-starter, who is coachable, dependable, determined, driven, accountable, tech savvy, and naturally obsessed with details.
Additional Requirements:
# 1
Intermediate knowledge of internet marketing, tracking, conversions, sales funnels, sales copy, upsells, etc.
# 2
Intermediate knowledge of some of the tools we use… like WordPress, Optimize Press, Infusionsoft
# 3
Intermediate knowledge of ad creation, ad placement and ad management (i.e. banners, ppc, solo ads, etc).
Optional Skills (Not required, but a plus):
- Basic HTML / coding ability
- Photoshop
- A great eye for design
Compensation and Getting Paid:
Right now work is assigned on a per project basis and as soon as part-time or full-time work is available (provided you’ve worked well with us so far) you’ll be among the first people we contact. Rates average out to $25 an hour starting out. If you’re starting out with fewer skills and learning as you go, compensation is going to be lower. The right person for this role will also deeply value the learning experience.
How to Apply For This Position:
If you’re interested in the position, please submit examples of online videos you’ve edited. Feel free to be as creative as possible in your videos (I personally watch every single one of these).
Save your content in a Drop Box folder or YouTube and share the link below in the Provide Video Assignment Link field.
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