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Golden Hippo

Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

Video Editor Location: Remote (Woodland Hills, CA) What You'll Be Doing: In this role as the Video ... Edit and create long-form video content utilizing stock footage and in-house graphics. * Edit ...

Goldencustomercare

Video Editor

Woodland, CA · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

Edit and create long-form video content utilizing stock footage and in-house graphics. * Edit ... Video Editor for Direct Response Marketing (preferred) * Social Media Data Analysis (preferred)

Golden Pet Brands

Associate Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$22.50 - $30.10/hr

Associate Video Editor Location: Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA) What ... Edit & Export both short-form and long-form video optimizations in 4x5, 9x16 and 16x9 for various ...

Endemol Shine North America

Plan and create exciting and engaging high-quality short and long-form video content across a ... A creative, detail-oriented video editor with strong understanding of digital audiences and ...

Omni Digital Group

Video Editor

Coralville, IA · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Video Editor (Post-Production Focus) Omni Digital Group is an advertising firm based in Coralville ... Develop short-form (1545s) and occasional long-form (13 min) content optimized for Meta platforms.

Omni Digital Group

Video Editor

Coralville, IA

$42K - $47K/yr

Video Editor (Post-Production Focus) Omni Digital Group is an advertising firm based in Coralville ... Develop short-form (15-45s) and occasional long-form (1-3 min) content optimized for Meta platforms.

ESP Engineered

Video Editor

Oregon, WI · On-site

We are looking for a Video Editor who specializes in editing videos for social media . The ideal ... Edit long-form podcast videos for platforms like YouTube, ensuring smooth transitions and clean ...

Barstool Sports

Freelance Video Editor

Chicago, IL

Barstool Sports is seeking a highly skilled Video Editor to bolster the growing Post Production ... This person will be executing short form, long form, episodic, and social media edit assignments.

Trendset

WI · On-site

We build trend-driven campaigns that convert attention into action--and now we're looking for a creative, detail-obsessed Short-Form Video Editor to craft thumb-stopping, viral-ready content for ...

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Social Media Video Editor

High Point, NC • On-site

High Point University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

High Point University rating

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

High Point University's Office of Communications is seeking a Social Media Video Editor. Are you a master at grabbing attention in just a few seconds with your video edits? Do you live and breathe video trends-crafting videos that stop thumbs mid-scroll? We're on the hunt for a creative powerhouse to join the High Point University social media team as a video editor. As the video editor, you will know how to tailor videos for maximum engagement on various platforms. You will transform raw footage into jaw-dropping edits - quick cuts, snappy captions, the perfect sound bite. You will deliver polished, hype-worthy videos that are ready to go live. You will enjoy collaboration and work hand-in-hand with our creative team to brainstorm bold ideas, take feedback like a pro and push every project to the next level. You will be ready to highlight High Point University's incredible distinctions in both long-form and short-form video storytelling and work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation. Your work will be seen by thousands (or millions!) and make a difference in how people experience our university brand.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
  • Bachelor's degree required

Experience and Training:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Premiere Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong creative and storytelling abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple briefs simultaneously
  • Expertise in building creative edits aligned with trends and culture
  • Flexibility in adapting ideas
  • Innovative approach to executing social content and advertising
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks
  • Experienced with videography fundamentals (F-stops, shutter speed, white balance)
  • Proficiency with audio recording and editing
  • Understanding of video compression and export settings (H.265, bitrates)
  • Track record of creating engaging social media content
  • Experienced in animated caption/subtitle creation
  • Unmatched attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Have a deep understanding of short form content - hooks, storytelling, pacing, and strategy

Essential Functions:
  • Directs and shoots professional-quality video content featuring HPU students, faculty and staff, as well as at on-location events
  • Edits and produces compelling video that enhance our brand on social media
  • Manages the complete video production lifecycle from pre-production (scripting/storyboarding) to final delivery (encoding/uploading to social)
  • Repackages content to get greatest exposure for existing footage and stories
  • Creates professional captions and subtitles via transcription
  • Assembles raw footage and transfer or uploading to a computer
  • Analyzes and follow a script, screenplay or outline when performing edits
  • Inputs sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs
  • Adds graphics to enhance footage
  • Digitally splices film and video, synchronizing them into one rough cut file
  • Improves and corrects lighting, coloring and faulty footage
  • Works closely with Directors to present a final product that matches their vision
  • Make revisions to edits upon request
  • Create motion graphics and visual effects to enhance video content
  • Ensures consistent visual style and production quality across all video project
  • Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students' parents, faculty, co-workers and managers.
  • Passionately promote The Premier Life Skills University through content in a manner consistent with the university's brand.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
  • Ensures the University is positively represented in all videos
  • Ensures projects are completed and published on schedule
  • Ensure videos are amplified and repackaged appropriately to best promote university stories and our mission
  • Ensures content is consistent with the university brand and positively promotes the university.

For more information about this position, please contact Kaylee Billings, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Marketing | Office of Communications at kbillings@highpoint.edu

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