Senior Video Editor

Summary

Join Newsweek as a Senior Video Editor and create engaging, branded video content for Newsweek events. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality video production, including pre-event promos and awards videos, ensuring seamless execution and impressing sponsors and stakeholders. This is a contract position starting immediately.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Video Editor or similar role, with an impressive portfolio showcasing diverse video projects
• Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve)
• Familiarity with AI video editing tools, such as Opus Clip, CapCut, etc
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition
• Solid knowledge of color correction, sound editing, and visual effects integration
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in creative video editing, with a focus on sizzle reels and promo video
• Experience producing and editing branded and promotional video content for sponsors and clients, creating sizzle reels, editing raw footage
• Managing all aspects of video projects from concept development to final delivery
• Strong communication skills to convey vision to the team and clients
• Keen eye for detail and a strong sense of creativity
• Ability to conceptualize and execute visually compelling content that aligns with the brand’s message and objectives
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Understanding of and adherence to copyright laws, licensing, and permissions related to video production
• Able to start immediately
• Excellent written and spoken English; flexibility in working hours

Responsibilities

• Edit and assemble raw footage into polished, compelling videos for various platforms, including digital, broadcast, and social media
• Collaborate with producers, directors, and other team members to establish project timelines and creative direction
• Incorporate music, sound effects, graphics, and visual effects to enhance storytelling and overall production quality
• Ensure video content aligns with brand guidelines, project goals, and audience preferences
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging editing techniques to continuously improve the quality of work
• Oversee the post-production workflow, including color grading, audio mastering, and quality control
• Manage and archive video assets and project files in an organized and accessible manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with live-streaming production or multi-camera editing
• Experience with motion graphics/animation, illustration and graphic design