Home Based Video Editing Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD. YETI is looking for a Video Editor to help grow its post-production efforts internally. This person would be joining a small but experienced in-house content team, assisting cross-functional teams to bring YETI to life with engaging stories, brand videos, multimedia projects, and social media experiences. The ideal candidate is a natural storyteller with a genuine understanding of the YETI brand voice. This person must have strong narrative instincts and be able to tell an efficient story. They should know what material is essential to the piece and how to creatively solve for challenges or iterations required in post-production. You should be comfortable participating in brainstorming sessions and offering creative ideas to the larger team. You must be organized, efficient at managing time across multiple projects, and consistently meet deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Edit high quality videos quickly and independently
- Lead new initiatives and projects with limited supervision
- Work with footage received from our brand ambassadors, other videographers, and other outside sources to create new edits
- Collaborate with internal creative and content teams (and, at times, external partners) to concept and problem solve based on briefs
- Lead creation or assist with all aspects of production for various types of motion graphic video content
- Responsible for the look, tone, and narrative arc of video content in alignment with brand and social messaging
- Video campaign creation and collaboration with internal creative department
- Clearly communicate production and editing processes to teams, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and proactively prioritize work with content team lead
- Versioning out final assets, closed captioning etc - be ok with the grunt work amongst the story telling work
- Work well with existing content team
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 4+ years' experience in video editing at an agency, post house, or brand
- Experience creating all forms of video content (long form, short form video content, 30 second commercials, social vids)
- High degree of attention to detail, specifically when handling multiple video projects, versioning, and receiving feedback from project owners
- Positive and solution-based attitude
- This role must take ownership of its impact on each project and see that all details are complete thought-out
- Expert-level with video editing software including Adobe Creative Suite video products (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
- Experience with motion applications (After Effects & Audition) and standard design applications is a plus
- Broadcast & online video formats
- Comfort with autonomy and nimble team structure
- Experience with original brand content and/or vertical video a plus
- Experience in the outdoor industry a plus
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Please include a link to your portfolio. We frequently work collaboratively and understand seeing campaigns and projects to completion often includes multiple people. When submitting your work, please note your role in the concept, design, and production process. YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our YETIzens. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/dei.html All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. YETI Global Workforce Data Privacy Notice If you require accommodation in order to apply for a job, please contact us at [email protected].