Video Editor Needed for Professional Video Production and Post-Production

We're seeking a talented Video Editor to transform raw footage into compelling, polished videos with professional editing, color grading, motion graphics, and sound design for various platforms and purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

Edit raw video footage into final polished videos

Cut, trim, and arrange video clips for optimal flow

Add transitions, effects, and motion graphics

Color grade and correct footage for consistency

Mix and balance audio tracks

Add music, sound effects, and voiceovers

Create titles, lower thirds, and graphics

Sync audio and video properly

Export videos in various formats and resolutions

Collaborate with clients on creative direction

Meet tight deadlines with quick turnarounds

Maintain organized project files

Stay current with editing trends and techniques

Optimize videos for different platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

Required Skills:

3+ years of professional video editing experience

Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro

After Effects for motion graphics and effects

Color grading skills (DaVinci Resolve, Lumetri)

Audio editing and mixing

Understanding of video codecs and formats

Storytelling and pacing abilities

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Time management under deadlines

Strong portfolio showcasing diverse work

Knowledge of platform-specific requirements

Video Editing Software:

Primary Editing Software:

Adobe Premiere Pro (industry standard)

Multi-cam editing

Proxy workflows

Lumetri Color

Essential Graphics panel

Dynamic Link with After Effects

Keyboard shortcuts mastery

Final Cut Pro X (Mac)

Magnetic timeline

Multicam editing

Color grading tools

Motion templates

Optimized for Mac hardware

DaVinci Resolve

Professional color grading

Fairlight audio

Fusion for VFX

Free and Studio versions

Multi-user collaboration

Avid Media Composer

Industry standard for film/TV

Bin-based workflow

Professional trimming tools

Motion Graphics:

Adobe After Effects

Motion graphics

Visual effects

Title animations

Lower thirds

Compositing

Green screen keying

Particle effects

2.5D and 3D animation

Supporting Tools:

Adobe Audition (audio editing)

Photoshop (graphics and thumbnails)

Illustrator (vector graphics)

Media Encoder (batch encoding)

HandBrake (video compression)

OBS Studio (screen recording)

Video Types:

YouTube Videos:

Vlogs and lifestyle content

Tutorial and how-to videos

Product reviews

Gaming videos

Educational content

Podcast videos

Documentary-style content

Listicle videos

Talking head videos

Interview videos

Compilation videos

Social Media Videos:

Instagram:

Reels (15-90 seconds, 9:16 vertical)

Stories (15 seconds, 9:16)

Feed videos (square or vertical)

IGTV (long-form)

TikTok:

Short-form vertical videos (15-60 seconds)

Trending audio integration

Fast-paced editing

Text overlays and effects

Facebook:

Feed videos (square or landscape)

Stories (vertical)

Live video editing

Captioned videos

LinkedIn:

Professional content

Thought leadership videos

Company updates

Square format preferred

Promotional Videos:

Product demos

Service explainers

Brand videos

Commercial ads

Crowdfunding videos

App demos

Event promos

Launch videos

Testimonial videos

Corporate Videos:

Company overview

Training videos

Internal communications

Onboarding videos

Culture videos

Recruitment videos

Annual reports

Webinar recordings

Educational Content:

Online course videos

Tutorial videos

Lecture recordings

Screen recordings with voiceover

Animated explainers

Whiteboard animations

Documentary-style

Event Videos:

Wedding videos

Conference highlights

Concert footage

Sports events

Live performance edits

Event recaps

Behind-the-scenes

Music Videos:

Narrative music videos

Performance videos

Lyric videos

Visualizers

Live session edits

Real Estate Videos:

Property tours

Drone footage editing

Virtual walkthroughs

Neighborhood showcases

Agent introduction videos

Video Editing Techniques:

Cutting & Trimming:

J-cuts and L-cuts

Jump cuts

Match cuts

Cutaways and B-roll

Montage sequences

Cross-cutting

Insert shots

Reaction shots

Establishing shots

Transitions:

Simple cuts (most common)

Crossfades/Dissolves

Wipes

Zoom transitions

Whip pans

Morphing

Creative transitions

Match cuts

Seamless transitions

Color Grading:

Color correction (fix exposure, white balance)

Color grading (creative look)

LUT application

Skin tone correction

Color matching between clips

Film looks and moods

Cinematic color grades

Scopes usage (waveform, vectorscope)

Audio Editing:

Audio leveling and normalization

Noise reduction

EQ (equalization)

Compression and limiting

Ducking (background music)

Audio transitions and fades

Sound effects placement

Voice enhancement

Multi-track mixing

Audio sync with video

Motion Graphics:

Title animations

Lower thirds

Kinetic typography

Logo animations

Infographic animations

Transitions effects

Particle effects

Data visualizations

Call-out boxes

Social media handles

Visual Effects:

Green screen keying (chroma key)

Background replacement

Stabilization

Speed ramping (slow-mo/time-lapse)

Masking and rotoscoping

Motion tracking

3D camera tracking

Text tracking

Split screens

Picture-in-picture

Video Formats & Specs:

Resolution:

4K (3840×2160) - Ultra HD

1080p (1920×1080) - Full HD (most common)

720p (1280×720) - HD

Vertical formats (1080×1920 for social)

Square (1080×1080 for Instagram)

Frame Rates:

24fps (cinematic)

30fps (standard video)

60fps (smooth motion, sports)

120fps/240fps (slow motion)

Aspect Ratios:

16:9 (landscape, YouTube, TV)

9:16 (vertical, Stories, Reels, TikTok)

1:1 (square, Instagram feed)

4:5 (Instagram portrait)

21:9 (ultra-wide cinematic)

Video Codecs:

H.264 (most compatible)

H.265/HEVC (better compression)

ProRes (high quality, large files)

DNxHD (Avid codec)

Platform Requirements:

YouTube:

Recommended: 1080p or 4K

Format: MP4 (H.264)

Max file size: 128GB

Max duration: 12 hours

Thumbnail: 1280×720 pixels

Instagram:

Feed: 1080×1080 or 1080×1350

Reels: 1080×1920 (9:16)

Stories: 1080×1920 (9:16)

Max duration: Reels 90 sec, Feed 60 sec

TikTok:

Resolution: 1080×1920 (9:16)

Max duration: 10 minutes

Format: MP4 or MOV

Facebook:

Recommended: 1080p

Format: MP4 or MOV

Aspect ratio: 16:9 or 1:1

Editing Workflow:

Pre-Production:

Review raw footage

Organize media files

Create project folder structure

Import and tag footage

Create proxy files (for 4K)

Review client brief and requirements

Assembly:

Create sequence/timeline

Arrange clips in rough order

Select best takes

Remove bad footage

Create rough cut

Establish pacing

Editing:

Fine-tune cuts

Add B-roll and cutaways

Insert transitions

Add music and sound effects

Create graphics and titles

Apply color correction

Audio mixing

Add effects

Review & Revision:

Client review

Incorporate feedback

Make revisions

Fine-tune details

Quality check

Finalization:

Final color grade

Final audio mix

Add intro/outro

Add end screens

Export settings configuration

Render final video

Quality check rendered file

Storytelling Elements:

Narrative Structure:

Beginning, middle, end

Hook in first 5-10 seconds

Clear story arc

Emotional peaks and valleys

Resolution/conclusion

Call-to-action

Pacing:

Fast-paced for social media

Moderate for educational

Slow for emotional moments

Rhythm and timing

Music sync to cuts

Breath points

Visual Language:

Camera angles variety

Shot composition

Rule of thirds

Leading lines

Depth of field

Lighting continuity

Visual metaphors

Sound Design:

Music Selection:

Royalty-free music (Epidemic Sound, Artlist, AudioJungle)

Music that matches mood

Tempo matching to pace

Copyright compliance

Volume balancing

Sound Effects:

Whoosh transitions

Impact sounds

Ambient noise

Foley effects

UI sounds (for motion graphics)

Diegetic and non-diegetic sound

Voiceover:

VO recording and cleanup

EQ and compression

De-noising

Ducking background music

Timing and sync

Performance Optimization:

Proxy Workflows:

Create low-res proxies for 4K

Edit with proxies

Relink to full-res for export

Faster editing experience

Project Organization:

Folder structure (Video, Audio, Graphics, Exports)

Bin organization

Clip naming conventions

Version control

Archive completed projects

Hardware Requirements:

Powerful computer (high CPU/GPU)

Minimum 16GB RAM (32GB+ preferred)

Fast SSD for media storage

Calibrated monitor

Backup drives

Graphics tablet (optional)

Creative Techniques:

Advanced Editing:

Parallel editing

Non-linear storytelling

Flashbacks and flash-forwards

Match on action

Visual metaphors

Symbolism through editing

Rhythmic editing to music

Trending Styles:

Fast-cut montages

Text-heavy editing (Gen Z style)

Vlog-style editing

Cinematic color grades

Minimalist editing

Retro/vintage effects

Glitch effects

Animated subtitles

Accessibility:

Captions and subtitles

Clear audio

Visual clarity

Color contrast

SRT file creation

Deliverables:

Final edited video (specified format and resolution)

Multiple aspect ratios (if needed)

Platform-optimized versions

Thumbnail design (1-3 options)

Captions/subtitle file (SRT)

Project file (if requested)

Raw footage organization

1-2 rounds of revisions included

Behind-the-scenes footage (if applicable)

Stock footage/music license info

Budget: $40 - $100/hour or $200 - $2,000+ per video (depending on length and complexity)

Timeline: 3-10 days per video (depending on length, complexity, and revision rounds)