Assistant Video Editor

The Assistant Video Editor assists the Where Food Comes From (WFCF) video production and marketing team in day-to-day media management, preparation, and footage archiving as well as strategizing for marketing campaigns. This individual is both creative and entrepreneurial with a strong post-production background specializing in social, sales, and promotional content. They should be able to communicate with the marketing team daily and be well-organized, detail-oriented, and understand the full scope of the video production process and workflows. Development includes both consumer and industry facing content, as well as internal and external training style videos and more.

 

READ PRIOR TO APPLYING: candidates must view our WFCF Storybit video series at wfcfstorybit.com and if selected for an interview, will be requested to submit a video production reel. Social post samples can be submitted but are not required.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

·       Manipulate film and raw video footage using creative storytelling and editing to produce the best possible content to help tell a family’s story as well as promotional sales material 

·       Format, prepare and create content, both video and stills, for use on social and streaming platforms for best performance – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Instagram Story, IGTV, Tik Tok, etc.

·       Set up projects and cut and organize footage in preparation for editing

·       Edit short assets such as clip reels, 15-60 second social media callouts, and audio pulls to be used by other production team members

·       Insert dialog, sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects

·       Organize, manage and backup media assets on server and within management software, then be able to effectively archive these assets

·       Creatively strategize ways to generate positive impact for WFCF and featured families 

·       Other duties as assigned

 

Required Skills & Experience:

·       Passionate about telling stories and creating social content that grabs viewers’ attention

·       Understanding with all aspects of production, with emphasis in post-production, and be proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere and After Effects

·       Hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Lightroom, some familiarity with motion graphics 

·       Proficiency with camera equipment including video, audio, and lighting setups

·       Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate the status of projects daily

·       Flexibility and ability to work with minimal supervision in fast-paced environment on tight schedules

·       High school diploma or GED

·       Familiar and Intermediate use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

·       Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

·       Maintains alignment with WFCF’s Mission, Purpose, and Values

·       Flexibility, focus and resilience in the face of high workload and competing demands

·       Experience and proven ability to organize, track and follow up on multiple projects

·       Maintain confidentiality

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications

·       Motion Graphic design experience

·       Higher education or licenses in photography, videography, and/or marketing

·       Strong customer service experience

Supervises: none currently

 

Physical Requirements

·       Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

·       Able to use standard computer keyboard on a frequent basis

·       Able to walk up and down stairs and to sit for up to 8 hours

Working Conditions: 

·       Castle Rock, CO office

·       Travel: 25%

Additionally, due to the nature of the information handled within this position, confidentiality and avoiding conflict of interest is required. We are a company that encourages self-starters and we reward highly motivated employees. There is opportunity for growth within this position for the individual who consistently excels in their performance. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Where Food Comes From, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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