Video Editor/Motion Designer

Summary

Join Levitate Media as a full-time, contract Video Editor/Motion Designer based in Bogotá, Colombia! Working remotely on a Monday-Friday, 8-5 CT schedule, you will be responsible for both video editing and motion graphics for client projects. You'll transform raw footage into engaging final products, collaborating with a dedicated Production Manager. This role requires advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, a strong portfolio, and 5+ years of experience. Levitate offers a competitive salary, expense reimbursement, paid holidays and business days, and a commitment to equal opportunity.

Requirements

• Fluent in written and spoken English with professional written, verbal, and communication skills to collaborate effectively with a creative team
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects
• A strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing video editing and motion graphics skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
• High-speed/fiber internet access
• Reliable high-speed/fiber internet access
• 5+ years of experience as a Video Editor/Motion Designer
• Strong color correction skills
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Ability to accept and implement feedback from clients and producers
• Must be a self-motivated team player, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of post-production process, including color grading and sound design

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and propose narrative edits aligned with client goals and vision
• Create paper edits from transcriptions
• Edit video footage to create compelling, cohesive content across various formats
• Ensure consistency and relevance to the production's original vision
• Gather and transfer media into editing software, reviewing raw material for optimal narrative
• Provide technical oversight, including color correction, versioning, encoding, and delivery
• Pick up existing projects and make edits as needed
• Develop storyboards and style frames for motion graphic elements
• Create and integrate engaging motion graphics, animations, and visual effects to enhance storytelling
• Design and implement animated titles, lower thirds, on-screen text, transitions, and other kinetic graphic elements
• Utilize motion graphics to amplify the video content and engage target audiences
• Contribute to the evolution of our editing and motion design standards and practices
• Collaborate with the creative team to ensure a cohesive final product

Preferred Qualifications

Agency experience

Benefits

• Salary of $1500 USD /mo
• A $100 USD reimbursement for phone and internet expenses
• 10 paid public holidays (US or Colombian) with 10 paid business days
• Monday to Friday, 8-5 CT schedule