Videographer/ Video Editor & Producer - Cox First Media

$53,206 - $79,810/Yr

Cox Enterprises, LLC - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Dayton, OH

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

Cox First Media is seeking a creative and experienced Videographer/Video Editor & Producer to enhance its digital storytelling and audience engagement through video content. This role is crucial in driving the company's mission to be a leader in digital news and information, focusing on producing and editing video content for various platforms, including social media and digital channels. The position requires collaboration with editorial teams and the ability to analyze video performance to optimize content delivery.

Responsibilities

• Edit short and longform video content for multiple outlets, including social media, YouTube, and other digital products.
• Evaluate raw footage and review shot lists and storyboards.
• Use software to enhance video footage, including adding captions and branding.
• Identify ways to improve and enhance footage.
• Implement effective storytelling techniques.
• Suggest and implement appropriate special effects and music additions.
• Collaborate with editorial team members.
• Coordinate with team members to build a multimedia editorial calendar with a goal to grow and engage digital audiences.
• Publish video content to a variety of platforms and channels, including social media and YouTube.
• Use analytics to measure video performance across all digital channels, using learnings to inform and tailor your work and to best practices with staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years' experience in a related field (film studies, production, video editing, visual effects, cinematography, etc.).
• Proficiency with video editing software, such as Adobe Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, and Avid Media Composer.
• An advanced understanding of sound effects and special effects.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving talents.
• Communication skills that allow the editor to collaborate with other video production team members.
• Experience with digital video editing and motion graphics.
• Experience creating and publishing content to digital and social media channels.
• Understanding of analytics, including how to leverage learnings into content that engages our audiences.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.