Junior Video Editor

Job Description

Location : New York, NY

Overview :

The Junior Video Editor is an entry level position working in a variety of support functions for the editorial team. This role will utilize both creative and technical skills to complete early and finishing stages of digital video edits across a range of formats, concepts, and brands. From pulling selects to finalizing and delivering projects, this role will be crucial to the efficiency and ultimate success of Condé Nast’s digital content. The Junior Video Editor reports to the Supervising Editor and works closely with Editors, Assistant Editors, Senior Editors, and Post Production Supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities :

Assist editors and post production team as needed

Create assemblies based on paper cuts, perform cut-downs, and pull selects

Execute rounds of notes for editors as needed

Assist with the video finishing process; prep sequences for color correction and audio mixing, execute and upload deliverables, handle QC revisions

Deliver audio and video cue sheets per episode

Ensure projects are prepped for archiving

Edit light-lift, simple video concepts or other video projects

Desired Skills and Qualifications :

1-3 years of editing or assistant editing experience in a post-production facility

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite required

Comprehensive understanding of media codecs, aspect ratios, bit rates, compression, and finishing processes (color / mix prep / conform, QC, delivery)

Familiarity with post-production processes, workflows, and best practices

Ability to multitask in a busy environment, stay organized, and hit deadlines

Proactive self-starter with interest in developing / honing edit skills and growing at Condé Nast

Must be a strong communicator, team player, and flexible with changing asks or priorities

Location : New York, NY