Video Editor (MG - 11042024 - PTVE)

Position: Video Editor Number of hours: 20 hours/month Schedule: EST Tasks required: - Edit raw footage into high-quality videos, ensuring smooth transitions, engaging visuals, and appropriate pacing. - Incorporate motion graphics, sound effects, and visual effects as needed to enhance storytelling and engagement. - Ensure videos align with brand standards and meet technical specifications for various platforms (social media, website, etc.). - Collaborate closely with the creative team to brainstorm and contribute innovative ideas for video projects. - Offer suggestions on visual styles, storytelling techniques, and editing approaches to elevate the final product. - Engage in creative discussions to refine video concepts, respecting and incorporating diverse cultural perspectives. - Review edits meticulously to ensure videos are polished, error-free, and deliver a professional finish. - Handle client feedback professionally, incorporating necessary changes with minimal turnaround time. - Clearly articulate ideas, timelines, and technical processes to team members, clients, and stakeholders. - Demonstrate integrity in all aspects of work, respecting copyright, licensing, and fair-use principles. - Show a deep appreciation for cultural nuances, making thoughtful editing choices that honor diverse perspectives. - Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency - Other ad hoc tasks that would be assigned Requirements: - Must have 1 year of experience as a Video Editor - Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, and other industry-standard tools. - Knowledge of color grading, sound editing, and motion graphics to enhance video quality and storytelling. - Familiarity with different video formats, codecs, and best practices for exporting high-quality videos optimized for web, mobile, and social media platforms. - Strong eye for detail, aesthetics, and composition to ensure videos align with brand guidelines and appeal to the target audience. - Familiarity with collaboration tools like Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, or similar for efficient remote communication and project tracking. - Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio - Exhibit strong work ethic and initiative - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and feedback clearly in a virtual setting. - Self-disciplined and organized; able to consistently hit daily and monthly targets with limited supervision Originally posted on Himalayas