Experience Level: Expert We’re looking for a Freelance Video Editor to produce and edit visual masterpieces in the form of social media optimised advertising videos that capture attention, engage and convert strangers into customers.
We are a digital advertising agency passionate about creating ads that don't feel like ads
It's our strong-held belief that creating engaging ads that bring our clients closer to their customers and combining them with world-class performance marketing is the true key to creating brands and legacies.
Video Editing (70%-80%): Sourcing and management of suitable footage and audio from client’s existing footage, commercial stock footage and audio. Editing engaging story based videos with said assets around the narrations, recorded scripts and frameworks provided by the copywriter and client.
Motion Graphics (20-30%): Production and manipulation of motion graphics to emphasise and support messaging in videos. Production of character animation (non-essential but preferred)
Build powerful visual stories around the supplied recorded narrations and frameworks Sourcing of suitable stock footage, music, sound-effects and motion graphics suitable and on-brand to aid in the production of a visually compelling video Strong adherence to copyright laws Strong adherence to client brand guidelines Social media ready video editing - outputs supplied for Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Production of graphic title frames to surround videos on Facebook and Instagram Addition of narrative captions on graphic frames Production of additional supporting ‘chunk’ videos for retargeting Brainstorming and video conceptualisation A timely turnaround of productions while never rushing and always providing impeccable attention to detail Motion Graphics Sourcing and creation of suitable motion graphics to support live action and stock videos Creation of entirely motion graphic videos for certain retargeting requirements (Not essential but preferred) Experience and ability with character animation Timely turnaround of video projects for review and completion Visually engaging videos that capture attention and ‘grip’ viewers to their screens Ability to turn around videos quickly while never rushing
Essential Qualifications & Experience Highly experienced in video editing software (Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere) Understanding of the principles of visual storytelling Broad understanding of marketing and influence Extremely proficient with motion graphics manipulation 2-3 years Video editing (ideally with some social media ad experience) Content creation Motion graphics Colour grading Some experience with 3D software such as Blender/Cinema4D would be ideal but not essential Behaviours A good sense of humour, positive attitude and a pleasure to work with Highly creative individual with a passion for high-quality video Extremely high standards taking pride in the detail Invested in continual personal and professional development to gain new skills and insights A strong attention to detail, adherence to brand values and An deep understanding and connection to the rhythm of engaging video editing Self motivated with an eagerness to try new things and contribute to the creative process Confident and client focused. Results driven by nature Ideally located where their working hours cross over with the rest of the team for individual/team meetings Friendly, excellent English, an enthusiasm for creating and learning, able to commit to agreed deadlines, willingness to communicate via Slack/Zoom/Loom
