Senior Video Editor

Job Type: Full Time (Onsite)

Experience: 3-5 years

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Footage Organisation and Logging:

Footage Ingestion: Ingest and organize raw footage into editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) according to project specifications.

Logging: Create detailed logs and notes for footage, including shot details, takes, and timestamps, to facilitate efficient editing and retrieval.

2. Editing Assistance:

Assembly Editing: Assist in assembling raw footage into rough cuts and initial sequences under the guidance of the Senior Editor.

Cutting and Trimming: Perform basic cutting, trimming, and rearranging of clips to refine sequences and ensure proper pacing and continuity.

Transitions and Effects: Implement basic transitions, effects, and simple graphics as directed by the Senior Editor to enhance visual appeal and storytelling.

3. Technical Support:

File Management: Maintain organized project files, ensuring proper naming conventions, folder structures, and backups for efficient workflow.

Quality Control: Conduct basic quality checks on edited sequences, ensuring technical specifications (e.g., resolution, aspect ratio) are met and footage is error-free.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

Team Coordination: Collaborate with other members of the post-production team, including Senior Editors, Assistant Editors, and Sound Designers, to ensure seamless integration of visual and audio elements.

Feedback Incorporation: Incorporate feedback from Senior Editors, Directors, and Producers into edits, making revisions to improve clarity, storytelling, and overall quality.

5. Creative Input and Development:

Creative Problem-Solving: Assist in solving creative challenges during the editing process, suggesting alternative approaches and solutions as needed.

Learning and Development: Continuously learn and improve editing skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience, adapting to new techniques and industry trends.

6. Documentation and Administration:

Project Documentation: Maintain detailed records of edits, revisions, and project milestones, updating project documentation and logs as required.

Delivery Preparation: Assist in preparing final deliverables, ensuring they meet technical specifications and are ready for client review and distribution.

7. Professional Conduct:

Adherence to Deadlines: Work efficiently to meet editing deadlines and milestones, coordinating with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Ethical Standards: Adhere to industry standards and best practices, respecting copyright laws and client confidentiality in all aspects of editing and project management.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience: 3 years of experience in video editing for B2C brands.

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and basic understanding of editing techniques, transitions, and effects.

Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in reviewing footage, ensuring continuity, and maintaining quality throughout the editing process.

Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, receive feedback, and convey editing concepts and ideas.

Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, adapt to changing requirements, and contribute creative solutions to improve edits.

Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage files, documentation, and project timelines effectively.