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SANDOW

Video Producer / Editor

Manhattan, NY

... branded content, documentary style pieces, entertainment and celeb content * Researching ... Wide network of freelance shooters, editors, on-air talent a plus * Proficient in Adobe Premiere ...

SANDOW

Video Producer / Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... branded content, documentary style pieces, entertainment and celeb content * Researching ... Wide network of freelance shooters, editors, on-air talent a plus * Proficient in Adobe Premiere ...

The New York Times

Video Journalist, NYT Cooking

New York, NY · On-site

$113K - $132K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... freelancers. * Collaborate during the editing process by providing helpful and effective notes on ... Requirements: * 4+ years of relevant documentary experience: producing, directing, shooting and ...

AlleyCorp

Senior Director, Creative Production

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$160 - $170/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... editing an article, reviewing a documentary cut, shaping a client presentation, mentoring a ... Lead production planning, resource allocation, freelancer management, and operational workflows.

Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high ... Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience. * The ...

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Video Producer / Editor

SANDOW

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Company Description

At SANDOW, we know the key to being the best is to hire the best. We are looking for passionate, driven, committed talent to deliver exceptional performance.

Working for innovative, groundbreaking brands in an entrepreneurial environment requires a what-it takes mentality to get the job done. At SANDOW, there is always opportunity to shine and, in return, we reward stellar employees with competitive compensation, attractive perks, and the ability to take on new challenges - even if it is outside your wheelhouse. If you have got the chops, we'll take notice and provide the pathway to grow your career faster than you ever imagined possible.

Want to join us? Keep reading.

Job Description

NewBeauty is seeking a passionate preditor to work on digital video content specifically within the beauty vertical. The ideal candidate is a creative, resourceful person who can conceive and execute compelling short-form digital video content for our website and digital media platforms. This producer will be responsible for ideating, script writing, producing/directing and overseeing post-production on editorial, some branded and social video content. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere is a requirement for this role.

A successful candidate should bring strong story-telling skills, knowledge of best practices for digital and social video and distribution channels, and outstanding organization, time management and problem-solving skills. A strong worth ethic, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, a positive attitude and ability to communicate efficiently with various stakeholders are musts.

Qualifications

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to bring big ideas to brainstorm meetings. Pitching, developing and producing new franchises will be core to the job.
  • Strong scriptwriting and storyboarding ability
  • Ability to see a video through from ideation to completion, managing all parts of the process to ensure deadlines and expectations are met
  • 2+ years producing and developing various types of digital video content including: viral videos, beauty tutorials, sponsored/branded content, documentary style pieces, entertainment and celeb content
  • Researching capabilities
  • Willing to stay late/ be on-call as needed
  • Ability to make creative and visual decisions that encourage watch completion rate and sharing
  • Ability to create and tailor optimized content for different digital platforms (Facebook vs YouTube vs Instagram)
  • Wide network of freelance shooters, editors, on-air talent a plus
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop
  • Experience with editing the follow types of content: luxury, lifestyle, tutorials, celebrity
  • Knowledge of licensing
  • Motion graphics experience a huge plus

TO APPLY

Please provide links to 3 relevant samples of your work and in your cover letter, answer the following questions:

  • What are the biggest trends you currently see in digital video?
  • What do you consider your biggest strength?
  • Please provide links to 3 videos on the Internet that best represent your style/aesthetic and describe why
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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