Senior Video Editor

Lancaster Theater • Ronks, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Video Editor turns raw footage from the video capture team into compelling stories that support project strategy, capture and maintain viewers’ attention, and deliver the intended message. The role produces video content for internal and external audiences across all branches, including TV commercials, show DVDs, digital features, promotional videos, and behind-the-scenes videos.

The editor contributes to story development, creates initial sound design, color grades footage, collaborates with graphics and audio teams, and works closely with the Brand Content Producer to deliver products that match the project vision. The position may also assist with shooting, mentor the Associate Video Editor, and contribute to Sight & Sound FILMS productions and post-production work as needed.

Requirements

• Strong creative and technical understanding of the creative process.
• Strong editorial techniques, including timing, pacing, organization, and asset management within editing projects and timelines.
• Ability to receive creative or artistic direction and turn it into tangible work while following a creative brief, script, or outline where relevant.
• Ability to manage multiple video editing projects lasting several weeks at the same time.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to ensure content meets quality standards, branding requirements, and project goals.
• Ability to navigate digital platforms, learn a broad range of programs, and understand the production and post-production workflow.
• Proficiency with relevant software, including Digital Asset Management tools, Adobe Premiere, and Resolve.
• Ability to stay current on trends, technology, the industry, and changing requirements of social platforms.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently sitting at a desk, standing, and walking; potentially kneeling, crouching, and stepping onto ladders; and lifting or exerting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of audio production, motion graphics, and special effects.

Responsibilities

• Edit footage into TV commercials, show DVDs, digital features, promotional videos, and behind-the-scenes videos for internal and external audiences across all branches.
• Contribute to story development for video projects and other media.
• Create initial sound design, including music selection, rough sound effects, and voice-over writing, then work with the Audio team to finalize it.
• Collaborate with the Brand Development Graphics Team and freelancers to create graphical elements for projects.
• Color grade footage to create compelling images.
• Work with the Brand Content Producer to create a final product that matches the vision.
• Work with the Video Production Supervisor to develop concepts and shot lists.
• Assist with shooting as needed.
• Mentor the Associate Video Editor and support their development as a technically capable, creative professional.
• Contribute to Sight & Sound FILMS during production as needed, including DIT and 2nd AC work.
• Support post-production work as needed, including AE and Editor duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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