Remote Documentary Video Editor Jobs in California

We're Looking For A: Video Editor

Location: Hybrid (Woodland Hills, CA)

What You'll Be Doing: In this role as the Video Editor, you'll be responsible for video production, editing & crafting compelling visual narratives that resonate with Golden Hippo's  target audience, and also drive marketing success. From brainstorming concepts to delivering polished final products, you'll be involved in every step of the process.

• Edit and create long-form video content utilizing stock footage and in-house graphics.
• Edit engaging short-form content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• Analyze direct marketing trends and implement them in all the videos.
• Conceptualize and pitch videos to the Marketing Team.
• Collaborate with the writers and the Marketing Team to optimize creatives.
• Compile and condense user generated assets into engaging video content.
• Help manage the publishing process to ensure content is optimized across multiple platforms.

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Aesthetic Excellence: Demonstrates a strong sense of composition and aesthetic decision-making, ensuring that all video content aligns with high-quality visual standards.
• Adobe Suite Proficiency: Possesses advanced skills in Adobe Premiere and After Effects, with additional experience in Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator considered a valuable asset.
• Media Encoding and Publishing: Holds a basic understanding of media encoding and publishing processes, contributing to the seamless dissemination of content across various platforms.
• Cross-Platform Proficiency: Exhibits experience working with both Mac and/or PC computers, showcasing adaptability and versatility in a diverse technological environment.
• Organization and Media Management: Displays meticulous organizational skills, effectively managing media assets and ensuring a streamlined workflow throughout the video production process.
• Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a cross-functional team environment, actively contributing to collective goals that drive the continued growth of the business.
• Attention to Detail: Pays meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the precision and accuracy of all aspects of video production, from script to final delivery.
• Strong Communication Skills: Communicates effectively within the team, conveying ideas clearly and fostering an environment of open and constructive feedback.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: Exhibits a strong desire to solve challenges, coupled with openness to giving and receiving feedback, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective Time Management: Demonstrates the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple competing tasks and demands, ensuring the efficient execution of projects.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years in Video Editing
• 1 year experience in Motion Graphics
• Must apply with Production/Editing reel
• Video Editor for Direct Response Marketing (preferred)
• Social Media Data Analysis (preferred)
• Google Sheets/Docs data entry (preferred)
• Color grading and audio mixing (preferred)
• Digital Strategy and Audience Development experience (preferred)

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Bonus Opportunities - Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
• Investing in Your Future - We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company. Learn more.
• Work-Life Balance - Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
• Well-Being Support - Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits-we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Career Growth - Grow with us through our mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
• Make an Impact - Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together, we've donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
• Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more!

The base salary range is $70,400 - $88,000 plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.

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