Video Editor

Job Description

Location : New York, NY

Overview :

Condé Nast Video Editors bring compelling, culturally-impactful, entertaining, and diverse creative content to life every day. Candidates should be natural storytellers and creatives first, interested in a role that spans a wide array of projects and styles, and able to collaborate with many creative partners in Production and Programming. This position works closely with Directors, Producers, Post Production Supervisors, other post-production team members, and reports to the Supervising Editor.

Primary Responsibilities :

Edit a variety of complex digital video concepts across Condé Nast’s portfolio of brands

Collaborate with Directors and Producers throughout post production to meet the creative and technical goals of each unique project

Able to quickly and independently cut to the essence of a story, and create compelling and entertaining narratives from diverse raw materials

Maintain active lines of communication with Post Production Supervisors, Directors, and Producers throughout the course of a project; be vocal when it comes to a project’s scheduling, creative, and technical needs, and flag concerns or delays promptly

Video Editors will have multiple projects assigned to them at once; time management and flexibility are key to successfully stay on schedule in Condé Nast’s fast-paced, high-volume post-production environment.

For any assigned project, complete motion graphics, color correction, sound design and mix, deliverables, and cue sheets

When applicable, collaborate with graphics editors, sound mixers, and colorists to complete projects on schedule

Desired Skills and Qualifications :

Minimum 4 years editing experience, primarily in digital video content; past work in a fast-paced, high-volume studio, media company, or post facility environment preferred

A well-documented history of working in a number of styles and formats is extremely important

Must be proficient in Adobe Premiere, with advanced capabilities with After Effects strongly preferred

Strong finishing skills; able to handle color correction, sound mix, motion graphics, and possess the capability to deliver high quality design and stylized content

Knowledgeable of professional workflows for graphics and VFX, audio mixing, color correction, and on-line mastering of deliverable assets

Strong understanding of editing principles and current digital trends, with an ability to tell a cohesive story

Finger on the pulse of viral digital video trends, with a knack for creative, insightful, and comedic timing

Must have impeccable organizational and communication skills

Must be able to self-organize priorities to ensure that deadlines for multiple projects are met, adhering to best practices set forth by senior management

Ability to problem solve and work through issues and produce under the pressure of deadlines