Video Editor

Location:
West Des Moines, IA
Job Type:
Full-time
Date Posted:
July 11, 2023

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Video Editor to join our digital media, art, and editorial teams to develop, create, organize, and edit video content into a final product for our clients across various channels. The ideal candidate has a passion for creating visually innovative work and thrives in collaborative creative settings.

Please include your portfolio/reel along with your resume

About Us:
Grey Dog Media is a growing, national-award-winning creator and publisher of custom and consumer media. Our products include magazines, catalogs, books, websites, videos, commercials, and collateral. Grey Dog Media offers a friendly, professional workplace with remarkable opportunities for creative-skills development and career advancement.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop, create, organize, and edit long and short form video content that effectively tells a story and communicates our client’s message using both audio and visual elements
  • Work within the video production process for specified creative and business objectives
  • Efficiently manage the workflow of assigned projects
  • Back up media, review footage, make editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and finalize editing using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Add in graphics and special effects to enhance the quality of videos for the final product
  • Ensure correct formatting for finalized videos according to client specifications
  • Attend progress meetings to help brainstorm ideas and report on work progress
  • Remain up to date on digital video trends and emerging platforms including insights into cultural trends, best practices, and target audiences
  • Work in a collaborative manner to meet client deadlines
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, film, broadcast, media production, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
  • Minimum two years’ experience editing (especially with Adobe Premiere, multi-cam editing) in a professional capacity
  • Professional reel demonstrating proficiency in skill and a sophisticated sense of style, design and cinema
  • Proficient skill in video editing/post-production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Experience with AfterEffects preferred
  • Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite preferred
  • Understanding of the Team Project atmosphere on Adobe Premier projects
  • Proficiency in color grading software and knowledge of color and audio design also a plus
  • Strong knowledge of video codecs, frame rates (H.264, ProRes, etc.)
  • Strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
  • Experience working with .R3D files a plus
  • Ability to create/animate simple 2-D vector graphics in Adobe Premiere or AfterEffects
  • Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills; able to successfully balance multiple priorities and demands
  • Experience with quick turnarounds and solo editing process, and intensive revision edits expected
  • General knowledge of color and audio design a plus
  • Show commitment to team through collaboration and positive, proactive communication
  • Strong knowledge of entire production lifecycle, including pre-production, audio and video recording, lighting, studio environments, editing, and content delivery
  • Maintains a positive attitude, even while working under pressure in an environment where job demands are constantly changing

Job Location: West Des Moines, Iowa; On-sight
Position/Type: Full-Time/professional
Benefits: Medical/HSA/401K/LTD/AD&D/Life Ins./Dental/PTO/Vision
Compensation: Highly Competitive

Company Description
Grey Dog is a fast-paced, yet relaxed publishing house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, producing world-class custom media created to transform products, services or businesses into powerhouse brands. We offer a full benefits package, competitive salaries, and great opportunities for advancement within the company.
Grey Dog is a fast-paced, yet relaxed publishing house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, producing world-class custom media created to transform products, services or businesses into powerhouse brands. We offer a full benefits package, competitive salaries, and great opportunities for advancement within the company.

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