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job Posting:
Are you a video editor who loves to create unique digital video content? Hearst Television’s streaming service, Very Local, may have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a skilled Video Editor on the Very Local Interstitials team. This person must excel in a fast-paced environment and be able to balance multiple projects simultaneously. The right candidate will use their creative eye and organizational skills to help us create compelling video content.

The Very Local Interstitials team is responsible for the production of editorial digital video content that highlights unique things going on in local communities across the country. The Video Editor will work with a small team to create localized content to help our viewers unlock the potential in their cities. Using motion graphics templates with Adobe Premiere & After Effects, the Video Editor will create valuable, easy-to-understand video content that stands out in the crowd. This position will also edit longer-form content as needs arise.

This position reports to the Manager of the Interstitials team.

Location: New Orleans

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Use Adobe Premiere & After Effects to edit videos
Produce a high volume of timely, short-form videos
Edit graphics-based interstitial formats using After Effects
Edit long-form videos for series production as needed
Work closely with Creative Leads to maintain high production value
Take notes and direction from Creative Leads to implement feedback quickly
Understand and implement best practices for media storage and project organization
Manage production calendars and balance deadlines across multiple markets
Budget your time to increase video production, while keeping quality high
Maintain meticulous records of upcoming projects, videos in progress, and delivered projects
Collaborate with colleagues to develop new concepts and ideas
Work with the Interstitials Manager to make sure all content is produced in a timely and efficient manager
Upload and schedule approved videos

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and After Effects
At least 1 year in video content creation
Proficient in audio editing and color correction
Knowledge of broadcast editing standards
Extraordinary attention to detail, grammar, and spelling
Strong storytelling skills for both short and long-form formats
Comfortable working independently and collaborating with others
Capable of delivering a high volume of content on tight deadlines
Excellent written, verbal, and time management skills
A positive attitude and the ability to work calmly under pressure
Ability to take a project from concept to completion
Keen sense of trending content and editing styles throughout digital media
Knowledge of Slack and Airtable is a plus

All candidates must submit a reel or portfolio including samples of work with the application.

All candidates are encouraged to apply! Even if you don’t satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed; they are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.

About Us

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.

Resume:
John Moore
Video Editor and Production Specialist
SUMMARY
Video Editor and Production Specialist with over 4 years’ experience working with industry leading tech companies in China Highly organized, self-motivated, and proficient in motion design. A team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments and working within budget requirements.
EXPERIENCE
	FREELANCER • Sierra Vista, Arizona	Mar 2023 - Present
Video Production Specialist
Collaborated with James Li to edit & produce The Obesity Industrial Complex, a video-essay for Breaking Points — 150,000 views in 2 days with 11,000 likes and 1,500 comments.

	MECHANIST GAMES • Xiamen, China 	Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
Digital Content Creator 
Produced promotional videos, multimedia, and marketing copy, resulting in broader user appeal and up to three times the average user engagement.
Conducted user research by building personas to plan monetization efforts, growing quarter profits from in-game purchases by +10%
Planned social media marketing content by writing scripts, building storyboards, and creating rough mock-ups for various platforms.
Collaborated with co-workers by creating design documents for award-winning games like Game of Sultans, Game of Khans, and upcoming flagship projects.

	17ZUOYE • Beijing, China 	Jan 2019 - Mar 2021
Content Designer 
Conceptualized the design, tone, and branding of Tobi Leans English, producing wireframes, high-fidelity mock-ups, and stinger videos.
Collaborated with co-workers across all departments to develop engaging graphics and videos that turn engagement into subscriptions.
Created Grammar Ketchup, a series of 60+ engaging videos, helping increase subscriptions 3-fold. 
Directed, wrote, edited, and produced motion graphics for French Fries English — 3,000+ minutes of video content.
Coordinated with on-set crew for videography, photography, live studio, and audio production.

• Adobe Creative Suite	• Adobe Premiere Pro	• Adobe After Effects	• Final Cut Pro	
• AVID 	• Blender	• Video Editing	• Motion Design

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO • Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Arts • Film Studies, August 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts • Film Production, August 2008