Video Editor

PLEASE NOTE there may not be any positions open at this time, but we are always accepting submissions for potential positions.

ShadowMachine is searching for an exceptional Video Editor with outstanding leadership and communication skills to bring creative intuition and inspiration, technical prowess, partner management experience to our production team. We are looking for a whip-smart, skilled, passionate and whole-hearted creative to join our collaborative and hard-working team.

What you will be doing:

• Work collaboratively with Assistant Editors, Producers, Art Directors, Creative Directors, Motion Graphics Designers and Animators, Project Managers and other Editors to deliver

• Edit and help develop creative episodic stories or movies

• Sound design and audio mix with all forms of possible assets and content

• Own project specific final deliverables process and execution with Assistant Editors on approved assets

• Stay in sync with video producers on approvals and feedback throughout production process

• Manage a small team, including assistant editors, editors, interns and/or freelancers

• Deliver edits and projects on-time while always pushing the envelope on creativity and flawless execution

• Collaborate with video producers, assistant editors and other editors to find creative solutions

• Provide leadership on asset management, workflow and maintaining inter-team editing processes

• Provide creative leadership and support for video editors and assistant editors

What you bring with you:

• At least 2 years professional editing experience, with expertise in short-form video storytelling.

• Expert editor in Premiere CC

• Experience working in a small team

• Experience managing the editing processes on a creative project from pre-production through post-production

• Experience managing director’s, feedback, notes, and approvals

• Expert in giving and receiving critical feedback in a team environment

• Expert level experience as a music editor, sound designer, sound mixer, who understands the emotional power and structure of music

• Proficiency in Audition, After Effects, and Photoshop

• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google shares

• Ability to understand, research, troubleshoot, resolve and advise on technical video issues

• The complicated combination of meticulousness, technical prowess, organization, communicativeness and uber creativity all at the same time

What would be nice to have:

• Motion graphics and VFX experience

• Knowledge of scripted television post-production workflow

• Passion for music and the art of music editing and sound design

• Passion for marketing innovation and campaign storytelling

• Passion for life-long learning and a resourceful, solution-oriented attitude

• Desire to effectively communicate and interface with internal and external clients

• Desire to motivate and inspire others to grow through coaching, feedback and support

What to send:

Your resume. Include relevant work experience, editorial and otherwise.

Your contact information (you’d be surprised).