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POOLHOUSE · 6 days ago

Video Editor

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

POOLHOUSE is seeking a Video Editor to join their Post-Production department, focusing on creating visually stunning narratives for various clients. The role involves editing footage, executing motion graphics, and leading a team of editors while managing post-production workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

AdvertisingCreative AgencyDigital MarketingSocial Media Marketing

Responsibilities

Ingest, organize, and edit video footage to produce high-quality, cohesive narratives aligned with client goals

Execute motion graphics design, sound design, audio sweetening, and color correction to enhance video quality and storytelling

Manage daily post-production workflows, ensuring seamless operation and timely completion of multiple concurrent projects

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to clearly understand project scope, manage challenges proactively, and deliver assets on schedule

Continuously refine and optimize internal post-production processes for enhanced efficiency, creativity, and output quality

Interpret creative briefs accurately and deliver impactful videos meeting creative vision and technical requirements

Prepare and deliver final video content conforming precisely to client or broadcaster specifications

Actively participate in and lead daily production meetings, ensuring synchronization of team efforts, task allocation, and timely project progress

Leverage AI-driven video editing tools to enhance productivity, creative possibilities, and workflow efficiency

Qualification

Adobe Premiere ProAdobe Creative SuitePost-production experienceMotion graphics designProject managementCreative direction interpretationAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and Media Encoder

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects, with the ability to independently design and animate title sequences, lower thirds, end cards, and dynamic graphics

Minimum of 6 years professional experience in post-production environments

Proven ability to seamlessly mix audio and music tracks, and incorporate motion graphics, text elements, animations, and compositing

Strong project management skills with the capability to handle multiple simultaneous projects and teams effectively

High adaptability to work efficiently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with teams across multiple locations

Exceptional attention to detail, a refined aesthetic sense, and a keen eye for composition, typography, and color

Capacity to embrace and interpret creative direction while contributing original ideas and perspectives

A demo reel of your best and brightest– we are really looking for work that best defines your skills as an editor. Personal projects and work are great

A portfolio, website, Vimeo, etc. of your work and what your credits for those projects are

Applications without a demo reel will not be considered