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National Geographic Society · 1 day ago

Film & Video Editor, Blue Boundaries (ISL)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $110K/yr

7+ years exp

The National Geographic Society is a global leader in storytelling aimed at driving positive change. The Film and Video Editor will focus on editing a diverse portfolio of film and video for the Blue Boundaries program, ensuring all media reflects National Geographic's standards and contributes to its mission.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Craft compelling, original stories from a variety of source media, including field video, stock footage, photos, maps, and motion graphics

Supervise technical deliverables for all projects

Contribute to producing media that meets the highest National Geographic standards, bringing new creative ideas to every project

Using Adobe After Effects, create unique motion graphics for individual videos, as well as graphic templates that can be applied by other editors

Perform color correction and audio mix according to the technical specifications of various distribution platforms

Act as quality control, ensuring that all video and audio conform standards

Contribute to decisions on hardware needs, software needs, and post-production workflows

Advise on best practices and technical standards for post-production

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteVideo editingMotion graphicsColor correctionAudio mixingVideo production workflowCollaboration skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in film and video production

7+ years experience in editing and motion graphics using Adobe Creative Suite

Have a record of ambitious, creative, innovative visual storytelling, as well as proven success crafting stories from complicated science concepts

Must have the ability to edit video and build motion graphics, often under tight deadlines

Must have a solid understanding of all broadcast and digital tech systems and a deep understanding of video production workflow

Comfort and skill responding and addressing producer and client feedback is mandatory, as are excellent collaboration skills

Must be able to work well as a part of a team and mentor less experienced staff

Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and possess a strong attention to detail

Excellent written, verbal, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills are required

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere and After Effects is required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Engaging and comprehensive wellness program

401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment

Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year)

10 days of sick leave

12 paid holidays

Paid winter break between December 25 and 31

Paid parental leave

Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

Fertility benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Lifestyle Spending Account

Pet adoption assistance and insurance

Pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy

Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit

A variety of National Geographic discounts and perks