Senior Video Editor

Houston, TX

Full-time

$50,000.00 /year


Right View Recruiting is hiring an experienced Senior Video Editor on behalf of a highly successful YouTube channel located in Houston, TX.

Sunlight Entertainment, LLC is a multimedia production company associated with kids’ video content on YouTube. We manage over 7 YouTube channels and produce over 25 videos a week.

You can find us here: www.ryans.world

This is a full time, in-house position in the Houston, TX area. We are looking for a candidate with 5-10 years of video editing experience in the entertainment industry AND at least 2 years of experience editing for a YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers.

We are willing to offer the right candidate a relocation package to move to the Houston, TX area.

When applying please provide a sample/link of your work, resume and a cover letter. Please showcase your EDITING work only and if you have Motion Graphics experience, please show that as well!

We are looking for a Senior Video Editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches the director’s vision, is professional and extremely creative.

Senior Video Editor Requirements:

  • Proven work experience as a Video Editor for a YouTube channel with over 1M subscribers
  • Experience working in the TV, Film, Music industry as a senior/lead editor
  • High level of proficiency in Adobe Premier, Photoshop and After Effects
  • Experience in animation, special effects and Motion Graphics
  • Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Must be flexible and able to multi-task
  • Team-player
  • Organized
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong work ethic
  • Passion for working with kid content videos
  • Open to coaching and training
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience video editing
  • Ability to provide a sample of previous projects
  • Passion for animation, movies, video games, Social Media and YouTube!
  • Ability to change and adapt quickly

Senior Video Editor Responsibilities:

  • Review raw footage and organize for editing process
  • Manage, mentor a group of video editors
  • Edit raw footage into 8min-16min long videos in a variety of kid friendly YouTube channels
  • Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
  • Apply background music and sound effects appropriate as a kid content video
  • Review edited video and revise it as directed by producer
  • Ensure logical sequencing
  • Consult from production to postproduction with supervisor/director
  • Manage priorities to meet deadlines given from head producer
  • Follow guidelines to maintain brand tone and aesthetics

Senior Video Editor Benefits:

Salary: Starting at $50,000 per year based on experience and yearly company bonus

90-day review with possible increase

After 90 days:

  • Medical Insurance (75% company paid)
  • Dental Insurance (100% company paid)
  • 401k

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30 (flexible)

Willing to offer a relocation package for the right candidate

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