Job Description

The Video Editor is responsible for assembling recorded raw material into a finished product suitable for broadcasting.

Duties include: Cutting and editing film footage until it meets a director's approval; Rearranging and splicing scenes that have already been shot; determining if scenes need to be reshot; inserting music, sound, or optical effects. Video editors could also be expected to develop titles and motion graphics using software programs.

Qualifications

Key skills: Keen eye for detail; critical mind; creativity; patience; knowledge of AVID editing software

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