Senior Video Editor

Motorola Solutions • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is seeking an experienced Video Editor to join their Creative Studio team. This role involves driving creative storytelling through digital media, with a strong emphasis on using Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite. The ideal candidate will be skilled in extracting emotional stories from real-people interviews, delivering high-quality, aesthetically refined videos that align with business needs and brand voice. The team culture is casual and social, yet fast-paced, with a focus on innovation and creativity. The Video Editor will collaborate with product experts, senior leadership, and global marketers, communicating conceptual ideas based on best practices and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in post-production, ideally within critical technology, fintech, or product storytelling.
• In-depth understanding of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong understanding of how to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to produce scripted and non-scripted content.
• Experience in After Effects with demonstrated skills in special effects and footage manipulation.
• Organize and optimize files for all departments through corporate software: Frame.io, GSuite, etc.
• Practical knowledge of basic photographic and video production principles.
• Ability to research and curate pitch decks.
• Superior communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills; organized and able to multitask and work under short deadlines.
• High energy: a desire to learn and a drive to excel.
• Passionate and motivated team player.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demo reel/portfolio required, demonstrating advanced video editing skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced ability to storyboard complex video and motion stories is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into visual storytelling, working within established video and brand guidelines.
• Assemble raw footage and curate stories using sensitive subject matter and real people to ensure authenticity.
• Master pacing and rhythm to build tension or elicit empathy.
• Craft "micro-stories" (15-60 second vignettes) from long interviews that convey a complete emotional arc.
• Understand social platforms and their unique content requirements.
• Gauge the narrative's marketing funnel placement (Awareness, Consideration, Decision) and adjust the edit's emotional tone accordingly.
• Perform empirical research and extract stories from video interviews.
• Produce compelling videos driven by an emotional narrative arc from raw interview transcripts and unscripted b-roll.
• Explore new ways of telling brand stories using video.
• Conceptualize complex stories with storyboards.
• Inspire and bring new ideas to the team through creative thought leadership.
• Adapt and succeed in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Respond positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior