Video Editor/Designer

AcrobatAnt seeks a video editor who is also experienced in and enjoys traditional graphic design, graphic animation, and video projects. The video editor/designer will work with the creative director and account team to bring video projects to life for our clients. For candidates with experience as a director of photography, responsibilities of this position can be modified to include both filming and editing.

This position requires knowledge of production processes, including the ability to use current software programs to create digital and broadcast videos that meet requirements. It is equally important for the person in this role to have a design eye and storytelling skills.

In addition to experience with one or more video editing platforms, the video editor/designer should have working knowledge of industry design and production software, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. The desired candidate will also have familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing, and know how to prepare images, video and icons for interactive/web applications. Ideally, this candidate will also have experience with HTML5 animated banner creation.

This position reports to the creative director.

The video editor/designer will:

• Fully understand the production team’s needs and specifications.
• Review shooting script (or other sources of inspiration) and raw material to create a shot list that achieves the project’s desired output.
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the story; input music, dialogue, graphics and effects; create rough and final cuts.
• Seamlessly manipulate and edit film pieces.
• Consult and interact with creative, account and client teams.
• Make all requested changes/corrections promptly and correctly.
• Anticipate challenges and editing needs when planning a video shoot.
• Confirm production deadlines with art department supervisor and/or traffic manager.
• Prepare digital images, if necessary, for use by the interactive design department.
• Stay abreast of new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency; maintain working knowledge of software and peripherals needed to complete work.
• Work with the social media department to develop video or still images for use by the agency and clients’ social media accounts.
• Support our design team, when possible, with deliverables that may include logo creation, collateral, print ads, billboards or other campaign materials.

Requirements:

• AS/BA/BS degree in film studies, cinematography or graphic design.
• Proven work experience as a video editor.
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages, e.g., Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A passion for and strong understanding of the video industry and techniques.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.

AcrobatAnt Core Values:

To be successful in this role, the candidate will identify with and adopt AcrobatAnt core beliefs. Please review prior to submitting your resume.

• Solve, always. We don’t sell creative—we create solutions. We arrive at the best right answer after thoroughly understanding every challenge and goal.
• Embrace curiosity. We believe curiosity is the spark of innovation. It dares to pursue better insights and generate big ideas that work.
• Make it happen. We embody a whatever-it-takes attitude to be proactive, holding ourselves and each other accountable to make the greatest impact.
• Leave a mark. We are fearlessly creative, bringing to life ideas that inspire.
• Above all, be a good human. We value loyalty, honesty and integrity. We serve one another and our clients thoughtfully well because we believe camaraderie and respect are the foundations of great work.