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Job Posting:
Video Editor
Posted 
June 9, 2023
Overview
Edit journalistic videos, multimedia stories and television programs on a variety of topics to reach a broad audience and inspire a smarter world while demonstrating our values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.

We are committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population. We encourage everyone interested in this role to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.

 

Hourly Rate: $31.35-$32.25

Proof of vaccination required for employment

Location: Seattle - Must live in WA State, hybrid schedule available

CPM offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. Benefits include:

11 paid holidays
1 personal holiday
4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start
Half-day Fridays during Summer
Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
$50 per month subsidy toward an ORCA card 
Medical 
Dental
Vision 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Use Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID Media Composer to organize and edit journalistic and documentary-style videos as well as broadcast programs for distribution across all platforms
Develops “look and feel” for motion graphics sections of video series (along with Sr. Video Editor, Technical Production Manager, and Director of Original Productions) and creates assets as needed using Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Suite programs
Utilize After Effects to create lower 3rd titles, courtesy keys and credits for use in all video content.  
Assistant Producing - gathering b-roll, assistant camera on interview shoots, location sound mixing (as needed when edit schedule is not priority)
File organization, including cloud, drive and tape backups as needed per project
Produce and edit additional video and audio assets for social media distribution as well as the broadcast interstitial space
Work with Senior Video Editor and Technical Production Manager to assist in media management and maintaining media asset archives
Color correct for purpose of retouching images for story segments and also for overall broadcast specs to create consistency of videos across all platforms
Mix audio to broadcast specs to create consistency of all videos across all platforms (broadcast, OTT and social media) 
Export final videos using correct codecs for their output destination (Broadcast, OTT, social media or events)
Assist the Senior Video Editor with the technical evaluation and implementation of live or recorded studio and remote/field productions
Advise Producers on uses and limitations of equipment
Notify Technical Production Manager of equipment malfunctions
Give input toward improving production strategies and timelines
Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the CPM
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong skills with color grading and audio mastering
Experience with managing asset delivery for video content
Ability to work independently, while keeping management informed
Highly detail oriented with ability to manage multiple work streams with tight deadlines
Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator CC
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years experience editing video and mixing audio 
Two years experience in motion graphic design
Advanced knowledge of professional non-linear editing software required, AVID Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro
Knowledge of and ability to operate and interpret output of waveform monitors and vector scopes required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time
Ability to see and distinguish colors required
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Ability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable means of transportation to meet requirements of the job

Resume:
JOHN MAGRAW MOORE
Video Editor and Production Specialist
SUMMARY
Video Editor and Production Specialist with over 4+ years’ of experience working with international, industry-leading tech
companies. Highly organized, self-motivated, and proficient in motion design. A team player with well-developed written and
verbal communication abilities. Performs well in deadline-driven environments and works within budget requirements.
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCER • Sierra Vista, Arizona Mar 2023 - Present
Video Editor and Production Specialist
• Produced & edited Beyond the Headlines, documentary-style videos for the Youtube channel Breaking Points
• Created visual consistency between all Beyond the Headlines videos by color grading, compositing, image retouching,
and 2D/3D motion design
• Collaborated with producers and writers to devise production strategies and timelines
• Worked independently while keeping an online log of my progress to keep producers and writers informed
MECHANIST GAMES • Xiamen, China Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
Digital Content Creator & Game Writer
• Produced & edited videos for social media, working closely with the marketing department to ensure tone and style
meet target demographics, helping to double amount of engagement
• Exported videos with correct codecs according to output destination (social media, in-app video ads)
• Mixed audio to meet platform specifications (social media, in-app audio)
• Narrative design, script, and design documents for unreleased mobile game.
• Design documents and support for flagship titles Game of Sultans and Game of Khans
17ZUOYE • Beijing, China Jan 2019 - Mar 2021
Content Designer
• Conceptualized the design and branding of Tobi Leans English, producing high-fidelity mock-ups, and stinger videos.
• Created Grammar Ketchup, a series of 60+ engaging videos, helping increase subscriptions 3-fold.
• Directed, wrote, edited, and produced 2D/3D motion graphics for French Fries English
• Organized files on drive and cloud. Managed media and maintained media asset archives
SKILLS
• Adobe Creative Suite • Adobe Premiere Pro • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Audition
• Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • AVID • Blender
• Waveform monitor • Vector scope operation • Camera operation
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO • Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Arts • Film Studies, August 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts • Film Production, August 2008
Goldfarb Award Winner — Best Thesis Film