Post Production Editor

Knowesis • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Knowesis is seeking a Post-Production Editor to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in transforming raw video content into compelling, high-quality multimedia deliverables. The Post-Production Editor will collaborate closely with producers, directors, and stakeholders to craft engaging video narratives that communicate critical health and policy information to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required) in Communications, Digital Media, Audio Visual Production, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in video production, editing, and/or post-production.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Proven ability to craft compelling video content across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Strong storytelling skills, attention to detail, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Availability to work outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Applicants must also pass a background check and VA onboarding procedures to gain access to VA systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with live-stream post-production and rapid-turnaround editing.
• Familiarity with federal agency communications or public health content.
• Knowledge of animation, motion graphics design, and video compression techniques for web and social distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw video and audio into a cohesive final product following storyboards and scripts.
• Select the best takes, arrange scenes, trim clips, and synchronize audio.
• Edit live-stream recordings into on-demand segments with intros, outros, and highlight reels.
• Design and integrate motion graphics, lower thirds, and visual effects to enhance message clarity and engagement.
• Reformat content for vertical video platforms (e.g., Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, X).
• Clean and enhance audio (noise reduction, equalization).
• Mix dialogue, music, and effects to professional broadcast standards.
• Adjust and balance color, brightness, and contrast for consistent visual quality across deliverables.
• Provide accurate captions and transcriptions to meet accessibility and SEO requirements.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback efficiently within established timelines.
• Maintain organized archives of project files and final assets per FDA and federal records requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees