Video Editor

Aptive Corp - Remote, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote, OR

About the position

Aptive is seeking a creative and motivated Video Editor to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating on digital content creation for both in-house and client-driven projects, focusing on producing polished video content such as news-style packages, testimonials, advertisements, and public service announcements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, visual storytelling, and video content creation, thriving in a multi-disciplinary team environment to produce impactful digital video content.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the full-time editor for video content, including turning around news-style content within 48 hours post-event.
• Proactively implement and manage efficient video editing workflows, including media management, version control, and asset organization for both in-house and client projects.
• Edit multi-segment news packages summarizing key events and highlights over the course of a month.
• Skillfully edit interviews, ensuring a smooth and coherent dialogue despite any delivery mistakes.
• Contribute to strategic planning for video storytelling across various platforms, including websites, newsletters, social media, conferences, and in-person events.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose existing content into shorter clips or new formats for different platforms, maximizing the value of footage across various channels.
• Assist in shooting original and branded content in various styles, both in the field and studio, including event coverage, documentary pieces, commercial-style shoots, and both short and long-form videos.
• Create sizzle reels, pitch reels, case studies, marketing pieces, and day-to-day social videos for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain an organized library of video assets that can be quickly accessed for future projects.
• Produce innovative digital video programming and marketing content across client-owned channels.
• Confidently present video drafts to clients, incorporating feedback in a professional and timely manner while managing client expectations throughout the revision process.
• Be available to travel within the U.S. to capture photo and video content at various locations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressively complex, relevant video/content editing experience in an agency, freelance, or production house environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the entire video production process, with a focus on post-production/editing.
• Bachelor's degree in film, video, photography, or a related field, or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Submission of a reel or example links is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven experience working with executive-level clients.
• Up-to-date with the latest developments in digital storytelling, technologies, and content delivery.
• Proficiency in audio mixing, lighting, and color correction/editing using software such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Media Encoder, DaVinci Resolve, and Audition.
• Technical knowledge and experience in on-location video/photo shooting, studio production, and multi-day event coverage.
• Proficiency in creating motion graphics and simple animations to enhance video content using tools like After Effects or similar software.
• Expertise in interpreting client feedback and solving creative challenges to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Strong passion and knowledge for visual storytelling.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and utilize resources effectively.
• Strong ability to meet tight deadlines, especially for quick-turnaround projects or content with live event coverage, maintaining quality under pressure.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of initiative.
• Expertise in editing multi-camera shoots, especially for events, interviews, or live coverage.
• Knowledge of branding principles and the ability to maintain consistent visual language and messaging across video projects.
• Experience with Section 508c compliance standards and relevant laws within the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Experience adapting video content to multiple platforms with different formats and aspect ratios.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities