Film and Video Editor - AI trainer

Summary

Join our client's team as a Film and Video Editor - AI Trainer and utilize your industry expertise to shape the future of AI-driven editing. You will empower artificial intelligence to understand the artistry of storytelling through editing, pacing, and post-production workflows. The role involves training AI models on film and video editing principles, collaborating with technical teams, curating video assets, and evaluating AI-generated edits. You will provide feedback to enhance AI learning and advocate for best practices in the AI editing process. This position requires proven expertise in editing moving images and proficiency in industry-standard editing software. Strong communication skills and experience working with producers or directors are essential.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in editing moving images on film, video, or digital media platforms
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with great attention to clarity and detail
• Experience working with producers or directors to achieve a creative vision in post-production
• Solid understanding of synchronization, pacing, and visual storytelling techniques
• Ability to provide structured, actionable feedback and effectively document processes
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working remotely in a collaborative setting

Responsibilities

• Train AI models on film and video editing principles, focusing on storytelling, shot selection, and visual narratives
• Collaborate with technical teams to provide annotated examples, feedback, and guidance for editing tasks
• Curate and organize video assets, working alongside producers or directors to optimize workflows for final production
• Edit or synchronize soundtracks with visuals to achieve seamless audio-visual integration
• Evaluate and refine AI-generated edits, offering detailed written and verbal feedback to enhance learning
• Advocate for best practices in pacing, synchronization, and visual clarity within the AI editing process
• Maintain clear communication with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in training AI or working closely with machine learning teams in a creative context
• Background in teaching, creative mentorship, or editorial leadership roles
• Familiarity with workflows that integrate both sound and image editing (excluding specialized sound engineering technicians)