Video Editor  

Summary Description: Under general direction, plans and facilitates studio and field-based video production work, including the planning, filming, editing, sound mixing, graphic design and compression output and distribution of a wide range of products, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works in collaboration to produce a variety of video products for broadcasting, compression output, webcasting, video streaming, and digital distribution; plans and directs assigned studio productions;
• Oversees operation of small multi-camera studio and portable live studio setups; operates video switching, character generation and digital video effects equipment, edit controllers, cameras, hard disk video recorders, and audio mixers; sets up and adjusts studio lighting equipment including fixed and portable tungsten lights
• Performs routine equipment maintenance; researches trends and makes recommendations to department for software and equipment purchases
• Coordinates pre-production and production planning activities; communicates technical information in non-technical terms
• Conducts field-based video production which involves interacting with clients and operating all portable video and audio equipment; transports and sets up lighting and audio equipment as required
• Provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment
• Plans and performs video post-production tasks which includes reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, video transcoding, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing using Final Cut Pro software;
• Utilizes computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses video projects for output
• Captures recorded video using software and encode media as appropriate; makes video products available in a variety of formats including DVDs or streaming media files
• Publishes, organizes, and optimizes media on third party websites such as YouTube, Facebook Twitter, and other social media platforms; coordinates internal and external duplication services as required

• Experience in a professional video editing/producing environment demonstrating competence in all areas of video production.
• Any combination of education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described
• Principles, methods, and theory of media communication; professional video production procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology
• Understanding of current video/photo formats, codecs, project based file management, and advanced Final Cut Studio and Adobe Creative Suite video editing software
• Proper handling and troubleshooting of broadcast quality video production and post-production equipment
• Operate and maintain a variety of digital video cameras, video editing equipment, and relevant system software
• Creatively plan and translate abstract concepts into effective visual form and and implement videotaping of instructional or other educational related projects
• Work with clients and talent to be comfortable in front of the camera; advise clients and staff on effective media communication practices
• Adapt video products to fit needs of clients and target audience; explain various principles of video to clients
• Develop and optimize workflow techniques to manage complex video projects effectively and efficiently
• Troubleshoot video product complications
• Research and remain current on the developments and applications of state of the art video production technology.