Senior Video Editor
About The Position
Motorola Solutions' Creative Studio team is seeking a skilled Video Editor to join their digital media team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite, with a strong ability to drive creative storytelling through real-people interviews to extract emotional narratives. The role involves delivering high-quality, impactful, and 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, adhering to 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 the team with new ideas through creative thought leadership.
- Adapt and succeed in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
- Maintain a positive attitude and motivation to deliver high-quality assets.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
