Senior Video Editor

Sight & Sound • Paradise Township, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Video Editor takes raw footage from the video capture team and edits it into compelling stories that support project strategy, capture and maintain viewers’ attention, and deliver the intended message. The role creates 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, collaborates with graphics teams and freelancers, and color grades footage. The role works closely with the Brand Content Producer to deliver a product aligned with the project vision and with the Video Production Supervisor to develop concepts and shot lists, assisting with filming as needed. The Senior Video Editor also mentors the Associate Video Editor and may contribute to Sight & Sound FILMS productions and post-production work as needed.

Requirements

• Be creatively and technically minded, with an understanding of the creative process.
• Demonstrate strong, fluent editorial techniques, including timing, pacing, organization, and asset management within editing projects and timelines.
• Be able to receive creative or artistic direction and turn it into tangible work, following a creative brief, script, or outline where relevant.
• Be capable of handling multiple video editing projects lasting several weeks at the same time.
• Have extreme attention to detail and ensure work meets quality standards, branding requirements, and project goals.
• Be able to navigate digital platforms, learn a broad range of programs, and understand production and post-production workflows.
• Be proficient in relevant software, including Digital Asset Management tools, Adobe Premiere, and Resolve.
• Stay current with trends, technology, and industry developments, including changing requirements of social platforms.

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 selecting music, adding preliminary sound effects, and writing voice-overs; collaborate with the Audio team to finalize it.
• Work with the Brand Development Graphics Team and freelancers to create graphical elements for projects.
• Color grade footage.
• Work with the Brand Content Producer to create a final product that matches the project vision.
• Work with the Video Production Supervisor to develop concepts and shot lists, and assist with shooting as needed.
• Mentor the Associate Video Editor and support their growth as a technically capable, creative professional.
• Contribute to Sight & Sound FILMS productions as needed, including DIT or 2nd AC work, and assist the post-production team as needed as an AE or Editor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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