Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Video Editor or similar role with a strong portfolio., Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro., Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition, along with excellent organizational skills., Ability to work under tight deadlines and communicate effectively with team members and clients..

Key responsabilities:

Edit and assemble raw footage into polished videos for various platforms.

Collaborate with producers and directors to establish project timelines and creative direction.

Oversee post-production workflow, including color grading and audio mastering.

Manage and archive video assets and ensure content aligns with brand guidelines.

Job description

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

Newsweek is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Video Editor to join our team and create engaging, branded video content for Newsweek events. Your primary objective will be to deliver top-notch production quality and ensure the seamless execution of pre-event promos and one awards video, impressing both our sponsors and stakeholders with outstanding results. This is a contract position starting as soon as possible.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

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.

Desirables 

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

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.

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