Description FUTURE OPENING JOB POSTING: NOT CURRENTLY HIRING. Please submit your resume and we will reach out as positions become available. Overview As a Video Editor for The James Agency your day-to-day responsibilities will include creating and executing a variety of video projects across multiple platforms, including editing existing and new video footage for multiple uses. You will collaborate with other teams to deliver high-quality video work, working closely with the video team, other creatives, copywriters, and members of the media and digital teams. Having a team-oriented mentality and understanding of how your role and work contributes to the broader integrated experience is essential. You must be versatile and multifaceted, with a passion for problem-solving with creativity and an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on video production and organic social media content. Skills and Experience To succeed in this role, you will need: • Proven work experience as a Video Editor • Proficiency in using digital technology and editing software packages, such as Premiere Pro, Da VInci Resolve and After Effects. • A clean and well-presented portfolio showcasing video editing skills • In-depth understanding of timing, motivation, and continuity in film editing • Familiarity with special effects, 3D elements, and compositing • Familiarity with color-grading and color correction to create consistent color tones or styes throughout a video • Possess a creative mindset and strong storytelling abilities • Holds a Bachelor's degree in film studies, cinematography, or a related field • A passion for staying up-to-date with emerging design trends and industry developments • Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate and present creative ideas and concepts internally • Ability to work in a productivity-focused and deadline-driven environment • Efficient time management skills • A self-starter personality with attention to detail, natural inquisitiveness, and high comfort level with asking questions • Proactively identifies new opportunities on social channels and keeps up with emerging trends and culture • Collaborating with other teams to deliver high-quality creative work, including copywriters, media planners, and digital specialists Requirements Responsibilities • Edit digital footage seamlessly, making edits imperceptible to the audience • Collaborate with the production team to understand their needs and requirements • Analyze shooting scripts and raw footage to create a shot decision list based on scene significance and continuity • Trim and arrange footage segments to craft the film's sequence • Incorporate music, dialogues, graphics, and effects to enhance the video • Develop both rough and final cuts of the film • Ensure a coherent sequence and smooth flow of the video • Engage with stakeholders throughout the production to post-production phases • Stay updated with emerging editing technologies and industry best practices to enhance efficiency • Coordinate with Social Media, Web, Creative, and PR teams to create compelling and forward-thinking content • Spend time understanding clients, their business, and their expectations • Identify department growth opportunities, new tools, and processes and help implementation • A big-picture outlook with a clear understanding of client goals and needs when working on projects • Researching industry-related topics • Being a representative of the agency in the outside world