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About the role

The Video Editor will work closely with other members of the video team to produce short form video content for Rowan Cheung’s (founder of The Rundown) Instagram. The video editor will manage the full edit, including motion graphics, sound design, pacing, and visual polish.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptualize and edit: The video editor will take raw talking head recordings and relevant b-roll, and turn them into polished short form videos of Instagram.

Motion Graphics: Conceptualize and create animations when necessary to explain a certain topic. This includes text animations, transitions & visual effects in Adobe After Effects that support the content.

Polishing the edit: Upholding video quality standards by making sure videos have the appropriate color correction, audio mixing, sound effects, and music selection before the final export.

Maintain visual style: Maintain the look and feel of the account while staying current with platform trends

Optimize for platform performance: Edit with retention in mind. Strong hooks, tight pacing, strategic text placement & visuals designed to maximize watch time.

Collaborate with the content team: Work with writers and strategists to bring concepts to life, offering input on visual storytelling and edit structure.

Self-motivated and organized: Manage multiple projects and stay organized, keeping quality consistent across everything you put out.

Our ideal candidate

2-5 years of professional experience editing short form content for social media.
Mastery of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, with a solid understanding of motion graphics workflows. Animation experience is a plus
Expert-level understanding of full stack editing including basic color grading, audio mixing, sound effects, music selection and packaging for final delivery
An understanding of good design principles and visual storytelling
A strong communicator and collaborator
An independent worker who pays close attention to detail and is comfortable owning work
An interest in AI, tech, and digital media

What we offer

A chance to contribute to a fast-growing media company, with room to grow.
A global team that is passionate about the future of AI, media & education.
Competitive compensation, flexible hours & fully remote work.
Bonuses to be determined based on performance metrics

Location

Fully remote
Our team members live in Canada, USA, UK, Switzerland, and more.

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