Weekend Video Editor Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

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About You

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a similar role either at an agency, production company or as an independent contractor. To be able to deliver this we need you to have the following attributes:

• A portfolio showcasing strong editing skills (shooting reel is a bonus).

• Solid understanding of shooting and editing socialfirst content.
• Active consumer of social media video and current platform trends.
• Ability to put together a small shoot, and genuinely enjoys the process.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Working knowledge of After Effects.
• Strong projectmanagement skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with DSLR and Sony camera systems is a plus.
• Creative storyteller who loves crafting content.
• Welcomes feedback as an opportunity to grow.
• Sports knowledge is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit energetic, eyecatching shortform content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and internal client sizzles.
• Create multiple content versions; add captions, graphics, and music optimized for social engagement.
• Assist with preproduction planning, including budgeting, hiring crew, and creating shot lists.
• Lead smaller onlocation shoots with a professional demeanor around clients and celebrity talent.
• Manage video libraries, footage archives, and team software subscriptions.
• Oversee daytoday management of active client projects, including communications on briefs, edits, strategy, and shoot logistics.
• Contribute to creative content brainstorms.
• Tailoring work to different client needs.
• Apply technical knowledge of optimal video formatting across platforms, from social media to stadium jumbotrons.
• Maintain strong awareness of the sports and marketing industry.

The Perks

Not only will you be joining a multi-award-winning Agency with great culture, you will also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from our other offices across the globe. There is a whole heap of benefits that come with the role- a flexible holiday package starting at 20 days, corporate discounts, commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement and much more. Our benefit plans have your total well-being in mind, and we offer an extensive list you can choose from to suit your needs.

About MKTG Sports + Entertainment

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands.

Today, we help brands move at THE SPEED OF FANS which means we aim to know fans better than they know themselves. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

Working with us

We're an agency born of fanatics...fans of sports (yes, even pickleball).

Fans of music (we sing in the shower).

Fans of data (we're proud nerds).

Fans of art (from exhibitions to film).

Fans of culture (this is huge). And that means we put it all in for what we love, truly understanding what fans need, want, feel, hate and love about the brands and properties we lead.

We're led by our core values which focus on collaboration, community, inspiring change, pursuing excellence, and celebrating bravery - all of which are foundational to our culture and how we treat each other and our clients.

We're a community where you are free to be you, where good work gets rewarded, and you are truly energized by the team around you. It's more than just 'warm & fuzzies' - happy humans are vital to our commercial success. And together, we make magic.

Inclusion and Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Additional Information

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

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