Video Editor
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- Freelance
- Video Production
- Project Based
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- Remote (Work from Home)
- Flexible
Greetings from the DigiSocium Team!
We are excited to announce that we are inviting applications for the position of “Video Editor“, to collaborate with us on various creative and design projects.
About Us
DigiSocium is a dynamic digital marketing agency specializing in services for niche audiences. We develop innovative and results-driven marketing strategies, ensuring our clients build impactful online and offline presences. Our mission is to empower businesses by providing top-quality marketing solutions that connect them with their target audiences in meaningful and lasting ways.
About the Role
Are you a creative video editor with a passion for storytelling through visual content? We’re looking for an experienced “Video Editor“, to turn raw footage into polished, usable content for our clients, covering everything from webinar recordings and client testimonials to the talking-head videos used to build a recognizable presence. This is a project-based freelance role, fully remote, best suited to someone with a strong editing portfolio who prefers working project to project over a fixed schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Design, Communication, or a related field is preferred, but relevant hands-on experience and demonstrated expertise will also be considered.
- 3–4 years of professional experience in video editing is preferred; exceptional candidates with less experience may be preferred.
- Experience editing long-form recordings, testimonials, interviews, and short-form camera-facing content. for professional services, legal, or other regulated industries is a plus.
- Experience creating accurate captions and subtitles, with particular attention to technical terminology and spoken content.
- Strong portfolio or sample work demonstrating video editing skills across different formats and styles.
- Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of video formats, codecs, resolutions, aspect ratios, and professional editing workflows.
- Strong skills in colour correction, audio cleanup, pacing, transitions, and other post-production techniques required to turn raw footage into polished videos.
- Creative mindset with a strong eye for visual composition, pacing, detail, and storytelling.
- Ability to apply existing brand guidelines consistently across different video formats and platforms.
- Enthusiasm for learning and keeping up with developments in video editing, post-production tools, formats, and industry practices.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, organize your own workload, and meet agreed deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Comfortable working independently on a project basis, taking initiative, and making informed decisions with minimal guidance.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where project requirements and priorities may change.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with remote clients and team members.
- Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute as part of a team.
- Must have a reliable computer capable of handling professional video editing software and a stable internet connection.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with the DigiSocium team to develop and execute video projects for websites, social media, YouTube, and other platforms, that meet client requirements and business objectives.
- Edit raw footage into polished videos, including webinar and seminar recordings, testimonials, interviews, talking-head content, and other client-provided footage.
- Improve the overall quality of footage through colour correction, audio cleanup, pacing, transitions, graphics, music, sound effects, and other appropriate post-production techniques.
- Add accurate captions and subtitles, paying particular attention to immigration-specific terminology and technical language.
- Tighten unscripted, camera-facing content by removing filler words, unnecessary pauses, dead space, and other sections that affect pacing.
- Apply each client’s established brand identity through appropriate lower-thirds, titles, graphics, and other visual elements.
- Repurpose long-form recordings into replays, highlight clips, short-form videos, and standalone answers where appropriate.
- Export videos in platform-appropriate formats, resolutions, aspect ratios, and specifications based on their intended use.
- Ensure completed videos meet project requirements, brand standards, and the intended marketing objectives.
- Present completed work for review, receive feedback, and make necessary revisions.
- Manage and organize video files, project files, footage, graphics, audio, and other digital assets efficiently.
- Manage multiple video projects and deliver completed work within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Stay informed about relevant developments in video editing, post-production tools, formats, and platform requirements.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas on editing style, pacing, visual treatment, and other aspects of creative direction.
- Communicate project progress, updates, and potential issues regularly with the project manager and relevant team members.
- Perform other reasonable responsibilities assigned by the supervisor as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on the budget of each project.
- Flexibility to work on a freelance basis, managing your own schedule and workload.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and build your portfolio.
- Collaboration with a dynamic and creative team.
- Potential for long-term freelance partnerships and repeat projects.
- Exposure to the digital marketing industry and opportunities for professional growth.
- Flexible working hours and the option of remote work.
How to Apply
If you’re a skilled video editor looking to take on exciting freelance projects, and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Be sure to select “Video Editor” in the form below.
We look forward to seeing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Accepted file formats for resume: PDF and DOCX only.
Maximum file size: 4 MB.
