Documentary Editor

La Storia Productions • Boulder, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

La Storia Productions is seeking an experienced, full-time, in-house Documentary Editor with a heart for storytelling and passion for learning to join our team on a one year, full-time, retainer contract. As our in-house Documentary Editor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping powerful and compelling stories by meticulously assembling raw footage into captivating narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. This position will largely support an existing aerospace client on retainer with La Storia, and amongst other smaller edit requests throughout the course of the year, the primary focus will be on the edit of a 6x episode branded content docuseries with runtimes of ~25-mins per episode. As such, an interest in learning technology beyond our industry, an eye for detail, supremely organized workflow, a deep understanding of documentary storytelling, and proficiency with contemporary editing software will be critical for success in this role. This role will collaborate closely with our Head of Post Production and account Director in addition to DP's, Directors, Producers, clients and other creative professionals to bring contracted work to life through the post-production phase. The ideal candidate for this role thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and possesses the technical expertise to handle large volumes of footage while maintaining priority objectives and keeping a positive attitude. At La Storia, we pride ourselves on producing content that is not only visually stunning but also meaningful and impactful. If you are ready to contribute your talents to a forward-thinking creative company operating with a no d-bag culture kind and dedicated to excellence in documentary and commercial filmmaking, we encourage you to apply and join our familia.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional camera operating experience
• Must be local to the Greater Boulder / Denver / Longmont Areas of CO (in-office collaborative role, not a remote position)
• Available to start ASAP & Commit to a 1-Yr, M-F Contract
• Excellent storytelling skills with a solid understanding of documentary structure and narrative flow.
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism and teamwork.
• Must be able to prioritize, manage, follow through and report on multiple tasks on a regular basis.
• Strong computer aptitude.
• Ability to function in a multi-task environment, both independently and with a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills and collaboration with our in-house team to continually find ways to improve systems, organization and workflows.
• Must handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Ability to solve problems efficiently and receive feedback in a healthy, constructive manner.
• Proven experience as a Documentary Editor or similar role in film or television production.
• Strong proficiency with our in-house editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve.
• Exceptional organizational skills for managing and archiving footage and project files.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics and continuity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Google Drive suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Audition preferred.
• 2D and 3D animation skillset a perk, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into cohesive and engaging documentary narratives and deliverables that align with the Director and Client's vision.
• Collaborate closely with Directors, Head of Post, DP, Producers and Clients to refine story arcs and pacing throughout the editing process.
• Incorporate in-house provided sound design, music, and color correction LUTs to enhance the overall production quality.
• Manage and organize large volumes of video and audio assets efficiently and systematically.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to video and editing to ensure smooth workflows.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining high artistic and technical standards.
• Help to create and maintain a professional and clean office environment for co-workers and clients.
• Maintain a general knowledge of the latest computer hardware and storage technology, as they relate to the editing process and are beneficial to our industry and clients.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the latest editing programs, tools, processes and technique advancements.
• Maintain ability to quickly and effectively edit projects in Adobe Premiere or Davinci Resolve.

Benefits

• optional health benefits including medical, dental and vision
• paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed