Summary: Seeking a creative and technically skilled Video Editor to produce engaging marketing, training, and communication content, managing the editing workflow from raw footage to final delivery. Highlights: 1. Create polished, engaging, and high-performing video content 2. Combine storytelling creativity with technical editing expertise 3. Collaborate with creative teams and stakeholders **Job Title:** Video Editor **Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for deadlines, campaign launches, and revisions) **About the Role:** Our client is seeking a Video Editor to create polished, engaging, and high\-performing video content for marketing, training, and communications. This role involves managing the editing workflow from raw footage through final delivery, ensuring all projects are on\-brand, technically precise, and optimized for the target platforms (web, social, events, or broadcast). The Video Editor combines storytelling creativity with technical editing expertise to deliver content that drives results. **Responsibilities:** * **Footage Management:** * + Import, organize, and catalog raw footage from multiple sources. + Maintain orderly project files and version control for easy retrieval. * **Editing \& Assembly:** * + Edit raw footage into coherent, compelling narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. + Sync audio and video, refine pacing, and ensure smooth transitions. + Apply cuts and sequences that align with brand tone and campaign objectives. * **Graphics \& Effects:** * + Add titles, lower thirds, motion graphics, and animations (Adobe After Effects, Motion, or Canva). + Incorporate logos, callouts, and brand visuals consistently. * **Audio \& Color Correction:** * + Mix and master audio (dialogue clarity, noise reduction, levels). + Add background music and sound effects in line with licensing requirements. + Perform color correction and grading to achieve consistent look and feel. * **Multi\-Platform Versioning:** * + Export deliverables in multiple aspect ratios and formats for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and website embeds. + Optimize file sizes, codecs, and compression for quality and performance. * **Collaboration \& Feedback:** * + Work with creative directors, marketing teams, and stakeholders to align edits with campaign goals. + Manage review cycles using Frame.io or similar feedback platforms. * **Performance Monitoring \& Archiving:** * + Monitor video analytics to inform future edits. + Archive projects in cloud storage with metadata for reuse and compliance. **What Makes You a Perfect Fit:** * Creative eye paired with technical precision. * Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines. * Comfortable editing across styles: short\-form social, corporate explainers, long\-form training. * Collaborative and open to feedback cycles. **Required Experience \& Skills (Minimum):** * 2\+ years professional video editing experience. * Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. * Strong knowledge of audio syncing, noise reduction, and color correction. * Familiarity with exporting for social and web platforms. **Ideal Experience \& Skills:** * Motion graphics and animation in Adobe After Effects. * Experience editing videos for paid campaigns or brand storytelling. * Understanding of marketing KPIs (CTR, engagement, view duration). * Industry exposure in SaaS, agencies, e\-commerce, or media. **What Does a Typical Day Look Like?** A Video Editor’s day is focused on transforming raw footage into finished, impactful content. You will: * Organize and prep footage so editing workflows are clean and efficient. * Edit and assemble videos, refining pacing, storytelling, and transitions. * Add graphics, music, and sound, ensuring alignment with brand and licensing standards. * Perform color correction for consistency across deliverables. * Export multiple versions optimized for different platforms. * Collaborate with stakeholders, managing review rounds and incorporating feedback. * Archive and track projects so files are accessible and reusable in the future. In essence: you ensure every piece of video content is polished, professional, and tailored for maximum engagement. **Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):** * 100% of projects delivered on deadline. * Edits requiring minimal revision ( 2 review rounds). * Consistent brand alignment across all deliverables. * Video analytics show improved engagement (watch time, click\-throughs, conversions). * Organized archives with all projects retrievable. **Interview Process:** * Initial Phone Screen * Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter * Portfolio Review \+ Practical Task (e.g., edit a 60\-second video from sample footage) * Client Interview * Offer \& Background Verification